A common treatment option to kill cancer cells in the prostate is 3D-conformal external beam (CEB) radiation. A beam of radiation is focused directly on the cancerous prostate.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is also offered at Duke.

Therapy is normally spread out over a period of time -- each session lasts only a few moments and is painless.

Brachytherapy is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment option offered at Duke.

Brachytherapy involves the insertion of radioactive seeds or pellets into the prostate, where they kill surrounding tissue with the goal of ablating the cancer. Ultrasound imaging is used to guide pellet placement.

Brachytherapy tends to be a good option for men in the early stages of prostate cancer. Duke also offers high-dose brachytherapy (HDR).

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Hahn, Carol A.
• Koontz, Bridget F.
• Lee, W. Robert
• Oleson, James R.
• Prosnitz, Leonard R.

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Cancer Center Raleigh
  3404 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Morris Cancer Clinic
  Morris Building, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710