Irving, Texas - A study by the American Cancer Society shows that when prostate cancer is treated in its early stage, patients can expect to be free from the disease after five years. Despite such encouraging reports, the disease remains to be the most commonly diagnosed among men. Consequently, the Prostate Seed Institute provides effective treatments including External Beam Radiation Therapy, High Dose Radiation Therapy, and Prostate Seed Implantation. The latter is one of the fastest growing treatment methods.

“For over 20 years of medical practice, I have used prostate seed implantation to treat thousands of patients,” says Dr. Echt. “The treatment is non-surgical, virtually painless, minimally invasive, and with reduced side effects than other methods.”

• The procedure – A radiation oncologists performs the procedure. Guided by complex computer programs and other medical technology, the oncologist places the rice-sized radioactive seeds into the patient’s cancerous prostate. The seeds target the tumor and prostate gland to ensure the neighboring healthy tissues and organs are not destroyed. This procedure takes around an hour after which a friend or family member drives the patient home. Many patients resume their normal work after one to two days.

• The benefits – The oncologist administers a mild anesthetic to the patient, thus making the procedure virtually painless. Since the procedure doesn’t involve major surgery, recovery is much faster and has fewer complications. Besides, it has low rates of sexual functions like urinary problems and erectile dysfunction.

“The seed implantation procedure is simple, fast and gives excellent results,” says Dr. Echt. “Its benefits are significant because the complications are generally mild and temporary compared to other treatment options.”

About The Prostate Seed Institute

The Prostate Seed Institute is one of the country’s leading pioneers in prostate cancer treatment including prostate seed implementation, a fast and painless procedure that effectively treats prostate cancer in its earliest stages. With a team of oncology experts and a state-of-the-art facility, the Prostate Seed Institute provides prostate cancer patients with the most comprehensive treatment available.