Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year. Traditional treatments like surgery and radiation therapy have long been the mainstays, but a ...

Brachytherapy is ideally suited for treatment of early prostate cancer and was first used as a treatment modality 60 years ago. Brachytherapy is used to treat cancers of the head and neck, breast, ...

Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatments to choose from, but it's a daunting task to figure out the right mix of therapies for an individual patient. Trends among medical ...

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Sexual Side Effects Of Seed Implants?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What are the sexual side effects of seed implant therapy? Answer: The sexual side effects of ...

Dr. Kuettel answers the question: 'Prostate Surgery After Seed Implants?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery after seed implant therapy if the cancer is not fully treated? Answer: ...

Permanent seed brachytherapy is a type of internal radiotherapy. Your doctor puts the radioactive source or seeds as close to the cancer as possible. This is so the cancer gets a high dose. But nearby ...

They say April showers bring May flowers, but in this case, March preparations in the Blount Memorial Cancer Center bring a new treatment option for prostate cancer patients in April. Men with ...

While Gary Pickering worked for a distribution company in San Diego, he began promoting a test that helps detect if a man has prostate cancer. Called the prostate specific antigen test, or PSA, it ...