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Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

Overview

Brachytherapy is an effective treatment method for people who have low-risk prostate cancer. It is often used to improve the effects of external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer.

Studies show the success rate of brachytherapy for prostate cancer is high. It is usually higher when the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage. Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy that targets the exact location of cancer.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about brachytherapy and how it can treat prostate cancer: