Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy (also known as radioactive seed therapy) is an evidence-based radiation cancer treatment that delivers high cure rates, minimal side effects and has the best rates of erectile function preservation.

During surgery, radioactive seeds are placed permanently in the prostate gland, where they slowly release radiation over several months to kill cancer at its source.  The placement of the seeds ensures cancer cells receive the most radiation while minimizing the impact on nearby healthy tissue.

Brachytherapy is usually done as an outpatient procedure, which means that patients can go home the same day. Brachytherapy is often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy. Arizona Specialty Hospital offers Brachytherapy for the treatment of Prostate Cancer. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, please contact one of our physicians to learn more about this treatment option.