MRI Before Brachytherapy

  • Brachytherapy (permanent radioactive seeds) involves the implantation of tiny radioactive pellets throughout the prostate gland, to be left in place permanently. As with other conventional prostate cancer treatments, brachytherapy has undergone refinements that now offer better cancer control and reduced side effect burden.

    Among the most important improvements are more tailored patterns of implantation thanks to increased accuracy in measuring the size and shape of the prostate gland, precise location of the tumor, and three-dimensional radiation dose planning (called dosimetry). This means that a highly concentrated dose of radiation can be implanted where it is most needed while still treating the remainder of the gland perhaps with lower but still effective levels of radiation.

    The Sperling Prostate Center offers expert MRI-Guided prostate mapping to facilitate

    a) The decision of whether or not to consider Brachytherapy as a treatment option, and
    b) Confirming guidance for the Urologist or Radiation Oncologist in planning and performing the treatment.

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  • Advantages of MRI Mapping Before Brachytherapy

    The Sperling Prostate Center team unites advanced technology with experience, providing superior MRI mapping to assist with strategic brachytherapy seed placement.

    • Confirm prostate volume
    • Accurate tumor location and extent
    • Greater detail than available with Ultrasound alone
    • Supplements biopsy information
    • Early information on most effective locations for concentrating radiation doses
    • Collaboration with Urologist and Radiation Oncologist

  • Who Should Consider MRI Mapping Prior to Brachytherapy

    • Patients for whom radical prostatectomy (surgical removal) is not advised
    • Patients for whom radical prostatectomy is not desired
    • Patients who, for any reason, prefer radiation therapy but cannot or do not wish weeks of daily beam radiation treatments

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