Why Prostate Seed Implant?
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is also known as Prostate Seed Implantation (PSI). Brachytherapy is an innovative cancer treatment that places radiation sources or seeds directly inside the prostate allowing for a highly targeted treatment dose to be delivered while limiting dose to surrounding critical organs. The data clearly shows that in well-selected patients that Prostate Seed Implantation (PSI) is an ideal treatment option that maximizes cure rates while minimizing side effects.
Schedule a Consult OR SECOND OPINION
If you would like to consult with Dr. Hodges or Dr. Taylor about your prostate cancer treatment options for a second opinion or to see if prostate seed implantation would be an option for your care, please preferentially contact us via email at:
secondopinion@texasprostateseedinstitute.com
Or call us at:
430-267-5626
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Comparing Treatment Times for Prostate Patients
Brachytherapy
Out-patient treatment, single visit, rapid return to activity.
Radical Prostatectomy
1-2 day hospital stay, 2-4 week return to activity.
External Radiation (IMRT)
40-45 treatment session over 8-9 weeks.
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
One treatment is not necessarily the best treatment for everyone. Ask your physician about the benefits of seed brachytherapy and if it is an option to treat your cancer.
Advantages
- Used to treat tumors of the brain, head and neck, gynecologic, prostate, lungs and other solid mass tumors.
- Places the radiation directly where it will do the most good, and limits dose to surrounding tissues.
- Minimally invasive, with no surgical incision and thus has shorter recovery times than other invasive treatments. (1)
- Is one of the most cost effective treatment options available.
- Has good local control rates for several types of cancers.
- Customized to deliver the treatment dose your physician determines is the best to treat your cancer.
- Allows for additional treatment options, including surgery, radiation, cryosurgery, hormonal therapies, and others.
- When placed at the time of the surgical procedure, does not require repeat visits for treatment, as with typical radiation procedures.
Disadvantages
- Generally performed under general anesthetic, which may have side effects.
- May require limited prolonged contact with others immediately after treatment, to limit dose to healthy individuals.
- Like many prostate cancer treatments, low dose rate brachytherapy (LDR) may have side effects, including urinary and rectal complications and impact on sexual function.
- Provides a very targeted treatment, if your disease is not in the treatment zone, your cancer may not be treated.
Texas Prostate Seed Institute
With over 25 years and over 3500 patients of combined experience, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Hodges take pride in offering a unique, highly-effective, precise, targeted treatment for patients who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. There are many treatment options for prostate cancer. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Hodges believe that prostate seed implantation (PSI), which is also known as LDR brachytherapy, should be at the forefront of any physician-patient discussion about treatment options. During your consultation with Dr. Taylor or Dr. Hodges, they will discuss the details of the procedure, the difference between their unique, innovative, adaptive, and precise technique. They will explain the treatment success rates comparing it to all treatment options. They believe the treatment option will speak for itself. And if you are not an ideal candidate for brachytherapy they will explain and guide you to the next best options.
The Radiation Dose Levels For Various Forms of Radiation
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
Simply stated, the data consistently shows that for low, intermediate, and high risk prostate cancer the cure rates for prostate seed implant are comparable or better to any other treatment option.
Prostate Cancer Study Group Results
Low Risk is the Following
PSA less than 10
Gleason Score is less than 7
Clinical Stage is T1c to T2c
Intermediate Risk is the Following
PSA greater than 10 less than 20
Gleason Score is 7
Clinical Stage is T2b
High Risk is the Following
PSA greater than 20
Gleason Score is 8 to 10
Clinical Stage is T2c to T3c
Cesium 131
The short half life of Cesium-131 produces rapid treatment delivery and patient recovery.
The half-life of Cs-131 is 9.7 days.
VS
Palladium 103
The half-life of Pl-103 is 17 days.
VS
Cesium 131
The short half life of Cesium-131 produces rapid treatment delivery and patient recovery.
The half-life of Cs-131 is 9,7 days.
VS
Palladium 103
The half-life of Pl-103 is 17 days.
VS
Trust Us
Precise Adaptive Intraoperative Planning
At Texas Prostate Seed Institute, we use a cutting edge method for adaptive real-time precise placement of the seeds which has been refined and perfected over the last 25 years of experience. Our adaptive method allows for the most effective results with the least potential for side effects.
For independent treatment information and success rates please check prostatecancerfree.org.
1300 N Fourth St
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 430-267-5626
Choose the minimally invasive cancer treatment option
Our adaptive prostate seed implant procedure maximized effectiveness while minimizing side-effects.
About
Texas Prostate Seed Institute exists to offer the highest quality prostate cancer treatments. We also desire to train and equip other medical providers to offer high quality prostate seed implant technology.
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