Search
Menu
CASTECH INC - New Building the Bridge of Light

Real-time imaging benefits prostate cancer treatment

Facebook X LinkedIn Email
Gary Boas

Brachytherapy offers a nonsurgical treatment alternative for patients diagnosed with localized low-risk prostate cancer. For this treatment, small pellets — known as seeds — are implanted in the prostate where they emit radiation, destroying cancer cells within a few millimeters. The technique means that clinicians don’t have to surgically remove the prostate, thus minimizing the risk of impotence and certain other long-term side effects. Earlier this year, radiation oncologists and urologists from Thomas Jefferson University’s Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia began using a new system...Read full article

Related content from Photonics Media



    Articles


    Products


    Photonics Handbook Articles


    White Papers


    Webinars


    Photonics Dictionary Terms


    Media


    Photonics Buyers' Guide Categories


    Companies
    Published: December 2007
    Glossary
    radiation
    The emission and/or propagation of energy through space or through a medium in the form of either waves or corpuscular emission.
    Basic ScienceBiophotonicsCancer Cellsradiationradiation oncologistsResearch & Technology

    We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.