Prostate seed (LDR) brachytherapy: the advantages of this prostate cancer treatment
Previously, highly-esteemed consultant clinical oncologist Dr Albert Edwards, explained what prostate seed or LDR brachytherapy is, how it differs from other brachytherapy treatments for prostate cancer, and how long the seeds remain active once inserted. In his second article in a two-part series, the Canterbury and Maidstone-based consultant looks at who is suitable for this treatment, what risks are involved, and what recovery typically looks like.
