What are the disadvantages of brachytherapy for prostate cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute, brachytherapy facilitates the release of radiation from the body. It is important for your medical team to follow protocol during your treatment. Your doctor may ask you to stay in a private room to reduce your contact with the team and other humans.
Your visitors will also have to take safety protocols to stop the radiation from spreading. Your doctor will also recommend following safety protocols outside the hospital. It is important to stay away from children and pregnant women for a short period after the procedure.