The various potential options for curative treatment for prostate cancer -- external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation), and surgery -- have comparable cure rates. We try to help the patient choose what fits best with his situation. It’s not one size fits all. We try to present all the options and help the patient make a decision, but often there are competing options.
The various potential options for curative treatment for prostate
cancer -- external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy
(radioactive seed implantation), and surgery -- have comparable
cure rates. We try to help the patient choose what...
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Dr. Ranjeev Nanda of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:The various potential options for curative treatment for prostate cancer -- external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation), and surgery -- have comparable cure rates. We try to help the patient choose what fits best with his situation. It’s not one size fits all. We try to present all the options and help the patient make a decision, but often there are competing options.The various potential options for curative treatment for prostate cancer -- external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation), and surgery -- have comparable cure rates. We try to help the patient choose what... More
