Prostate Cancer Awareness: Understanding your options | amNewYork
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Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 8 men, is critical as early-stage often has no symptoms, highlighting the need for regular screening.
Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer are not offered brachytherapy, despite its proven effectiveness. Consultation with specialists can significantly enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life.
LDR brachytherapy, while a well-established treatment for prostate cancer, is declining in use due to financial incentives favoring longer radiation courses and a lack of trained specialists.
Brachytherapy is a highly targeted radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer, offering high cure rates with fewer side effects compared to traditional surgery or external beam radiation.
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