Hi Ray! My husband just had the seed implants not long
ago and we feel it was very successful. His only side effects was
constipation and he is still on a medication to keep the bladder emptied.
Here are some links to help you out. I just read that the seed implants are
as effective and give the same survival rate as a prostectomy. Good luck
now. Your friend, lillian
Radioactive Seed Implant
Before, During and After Radioactive Seed Implants, also known as Internal
Radiation Therapy, is a less invasive treatment for prostate cancer than
radical prostatectomy. Tiny radioactive pellets about the size of a piece of
rice http://www.sdoggettmd.com/seed.html
A mailing list offering
information and support to those interested in brachytherapy for prostate
cancer For the newly diagnosed, a "must read" New England Journal of Medicine
editorial entitled Prostate Cancer -- The Therapeutic Challenge of Locally
http://www.prostatepointers.org/seedpods/
Brachytherapy.com HomeThe
Brachytherapy TeamHow to Contact UsProstate Cancer Overview of Prostate
Brachytherapy HDR vs Seeds Implant Techniques Results Hormone Therapy HDR
Monotherapy HDR for Salvage Diet for PCa Choosing a Treatment Partin Tables
HDR http://www.brachytherapy.com/hdr-vs-seeds.html
Serving the San Fernando
Valley and surrounding area for 26 years. Specialists in prostate cancer
treatment offering all modalities of treatment for prostate cancer including
permanent seed implant and temporary high dose rate technology ("smart bomb
http://www.westerntumor.com/main.html
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Latest : Headline Index Yale Prostate Cancer Seeding Study Shows Palladium-103
Superior to Older Therapy Fewer side-effects, could lead to better treatment
outcomes 29-Oct-99 New Haven, Conn. -- A Yale study of complication rates from
http://www.psa-rising.com/medicalpike/seedspalladiumyale.htm
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Services | Locations | Contact PROSTATE SEED IMPLANTSProstate Seed Implant
(PSI) places radiation into the heart of prostate cancer By Li-Fen Lien Chang
MD, PhD Prostate brachytherapy (prostate seed implant) is a highly effec- tive
http://www.arnett.com/Dnews/Prostate.HTM
Prostate Seed Implants-
Saint Joseph's Hospital Air Date: September 28 - September 30, 1999 Anchor
Introduction: Approximately 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
this year - but as Nancy Christopher tells us in today's/tonight's Ministry
http://www.ministryhealthcare.org/WAOW/WAOW092899.html
Prostate Study: Seed
ImplantsThere are a handful of treatments for prostate cancer, but which one
works best? A study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association
suggests radioactive seed implants, a popular therapy, might not be the best
http://www.wfla.com:8176/health/135.htm
UVa Offers New Seed
Implants for Localized Prostate Cancer UVa Health System is introducing a new
approach in the use of radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer. Prostate
cancer remains the most common cancer in men and the second-leading cause of
death http://www.hsc.virginia.edu/health/minutes/cm_seed.html
