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:
Locations
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