Applications of Brachytherapy

Prostate LDR Brachytherapy: General information

John Blasko, MD is a long-time proponent for and investigator of the use of brachytherapy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. He is a radiation oncologist based in Seattle, WA.

 

Webcast 2 from www.greatprostatedebate.com, provided by Theragenics.

 

Part 1 of Webcast 3 on www.greatprostatedebate.com provided by Theragenics.

 

Webcast 2 from www.greatprostatedebate.com, provided by Theragenics.

 

This is a prostate brachytherapy simulator, with a 3D view and an ultrasound 2D view. The needle simulated is flexible, and this implements a stick-slip friction between the tissue and the needle.

 

An educational video describing treatment options for the prostate cancer patient at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center. World leader in minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Brian Moran, world renowned radiation oncologists in the field of prostate cancer and advanced biopsy techniques. Over 10,000 procedures performed since 1997. Brachytherapy provides cure rates equal to surgery and IMRT with lower risk of side effects. One time outpatient procedure, minimally invasive with return to normal activity within a day. Safe and effective. No risk of radiation exposure to family members.