Prostate brachytherapy

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Permanent prostate brachytherapy

Illustration showing permanent prostate brachytherapy

Permanent prostate brachytherapy involves placing many radioactive seeds within the prostate to treat prostate cancer. During the procedure, an ultrasound probe is placed in the rectum to help guide the placement of seeds. The seeds, which are typically permanent, emit radiation that dissipates over a few months.
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