Low dose or seed Brachytherapy involves implanting radioactive seeds in or near the tumor itself, giving a high radiation dose to the tumour while reducing the radiation exposure in the surrounding healthy tissues.
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Advantages include:
- Minimally invasive one-off procedure
- Lower risk of impotence, urinary and incontinence and bowel problems
- Patients usually return to work within a few days.