Posts Tagged ‘implants’
Is a person radioactive after "seed" brachyotherapy prostate cancer treatment? ?
My father is due to have this treatment and was told that his pet cat cannot sit on his lap due to risk of radioactivity from the seed implants. Has anyone had this problem? My mother died 8 months ago and the cat is his only day-to- day companion. The cat is in the habit of sitting on his lap every day.
Not allowing anyone, even the cat, to sit in his lap is a short term side effect, usually no more than a month. The radioactive seeds that are used for prostate seed implants are specifically chosen to administer a certain dose and then they are just small metal "seeds" that will show up on x-rays if they take any of his pelvis. The radioactivity decays quickly so that it will be safe for your father’s cat, children, grandchildren will have no issues sitting on his lap after the initial period after the implant. The Dr’s will give him instructions before he leaves the hospital.
Robotic Surgery: Prostate Cancer Cure Breakthrough, http://www.RoboticOnclogy.com
CBS Channel 2 talks to David B. Samadi, M.D., the leader in the field of robotic surgery, about his successes in curing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is now one of the most common cancer in American men. Men facing prostate surgery usually have a traditional operation, which involves large incisions and a long recovery time. A new, less traumatic alternative for treating and removing prostate is available: da Vinci Robotic Surgery. For additional information, visit Dr. Samadi’s website, http://www.RoboticOncology.com, or contact him directly at phone, 1-888-Robot10 (1-888-762-6810).
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Outcomes after Robotic Surgery, http://www.RoboticOncology.com
More than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year according to the National Cancer Institute. Patients have the choice of treatments. But which gives men the best quality of life? There are several treatment options for men with prostate cancer: Robotic surgery to remove the prostate, radiation and hormone therapy, and seed implants. Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each of the respective treatment modalities.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment – da Vinci Surgery – Dr. Samadi, http://www.RoboticOncology.com
Dr. Samadi says about 90% of his patients having a robotic assisted prostate surgery are now able to leave a hospital the following day. Not only patients’ are recovering quicker, but the most encouraging news are that patients after the robotic assisted surgery have much higher chance of remaining cancer free…
Source: News1/ Health & Fitness Living/
Duration : 0:3:23
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