What isotope is used as a therapeutic seed iplamt for prostate cancer?

Answer 1

The seeds are small tubes about the size of a grain of rice. They are made out of titanium and contain either Iodine 125 or Palladium 103 isotope.

Answer 2

Iodine-125 (I-125) is commonly used as a therapeutic seed implant for prostate cancer. These small radioactive seeds are implanted directly into the prostate gland to deliver targeted radiation therapy to the cancerous cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.