Preparing for the procedure
- Complete staging and suitability assessment
- Review urinary symptoms and prostate measurements
- Discuss radiation precautions and fertility
- Coordinate anaesthetic and oncology planning
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Prostate cancer treatment
Prostate brachytherapy
Internal radiotherapy that places a radiation source in or close to the prostate for selected prostate cancers.
Why it may be recommended
Brachytherapy delivers radiation directly to the prostate while limiting exposure to surrounding tissue. Suitability depends on cancer features, prostate size, urinary function and overall treatment goals.
What generally happens
Radiation is delivered within the prostate using the planned technique. The exact method may involve permanent low-dose seeds or a temporary high-dose source, depending on the treatment plan.
Recovery & follow-up
- Urinary frequency, urgency or weaker flow may occur
- Follow radiation-safety instructions where applicable
- Report inability to urinate, fever or severe symptoms
- Attend PSA and clinical follow-up
Questions worth asking
Be informed before you decide.
- 01Why is brachytherapy suitable for my cancer?
- 02Which technique is planned?
- 03How may urinary, bowel and sexual function be affected?
- 04What follow-up will I need?