What You Should Know About Prostate CancerBrachytherapy is a powerful modern treatment for prostate cancer that can help preserve a patient's quality of life. The brachytherapy procedure involves the surgical implantation of radioactive seeds into the prostate gland. Between 60 and 120 seeds are delivered into the prostate through hollow needles under ultrasound visualization, an extremely accurate way of guiding placement. The radioactivity kills the tumor cells. Brachytherapy is associated with a lower incidence of impotence and incontinence compared to prostate surgery. Even though prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men after lung cancer, if the cancer is detected early enough, the 5-year survival rate for men is almost 100%. For more information about the risks and benefits involved in brachytherapy and other treatment options for prostate cancer, download the brochure provided below. This site is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Only your physician can diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms. 
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