Tiny, radioactive “seeds” are placed into the prostate gland to shrink it. This 1-2 hour day surgery procedure is a way of delivering focused and higher dosages of radiation. Thin needles are computer guided to put the seeds into the prostate; the seeds are permanent.
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In Alberta, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. When detected early, prostate cancer is one of the most successfully treated types of cancer.
The staff and volunteers at the Prostate Cancer Centre are dedicated to educating men about the importance of early detection.
