Founder of the renowned Prostate Seed Institute talks about this treatment option.

Irving, TX – Men who are diagnosed with intermediate risk prostate cancer are likely to find their doctors strongly recommending they take action to address the condition head on. After all, cancers in this category are more likely to grow and spread over time and may pose a real threat to longevity. For men in this group, brachytherapy offers strong treatment potential with the ability to lessen the impacts sometimes associated with other intervention options.

“Recent data strongly backs the use of this minimally invasive form of radiation for the treatment of intermediate risk prostate cancers,” says Dr. Gregory Echt, founder and lead surgeon at the Prostate Seed Institute. “When intermediate cancers are caught in their localized stage, the success rate for this treatment is in the high 90-percent range, which is tremendously encouraging considering the other benefits that tend to go along with brachytherapy.”

Prostate seed implants, or brachytherapy, are used to treat cancer at all risks levels. This form of treatment for low- and intermediate-risk cases generally involves the implantation of tiny radioactive pellets directly into a tumor. These low-dose radiation pellets target cancer at its source while minimizing damage to nearby healthy tissue. Often performed on an outpatient basis (unless the need for higher doses of radiation is called for), this form of treatment enables men to battle cancer while they more or less continue their normal routines. It also lowers the potential risks for side effects, such as long-term incontinence or impotence.

“Brachytherapy provides a strong alternative for gaining the benefits of radiation in treating prostate cancer,” says Dr. Echt. “This highly targeted option can minimize side effect risks while effectively fighting cancer at its source. Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer at any stage are strongly urged to explore all their treatment options to weigh the potential risks and rewards so that they may make informed decisions about their care.”

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. To see the Procedure Comparison Chart and learn more about the Prostate Seed InstituteCLICK HERE.