Brachytherapy
Below are links to information on the service and answers to frequently asked questions. Please click on the relevant links.
Patients Information
- Introduction
- What is Brachytherapy?
- How does it work?
- What should I do before the Implant?
- How is the implant done?
- What are the seeds made of and how long do they work for?
- What are the possible side effects of prostate Brachytherapy?
- How long will I have to stay in hospital?
- Are there any extra precautions I should take whilst in the hospital?
- What will I notice during the first few days at home?
- Will I have to change my diet?
- What about resuming physical activities?
- What happens next?
- How safe is the radiation treatment?
- Are there any extra precautions I should take after discharge?
- what if I release a seed after leaving the hospital?
- Useful Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Brachytherapy Information for Doctors
- Introduction to Brachytherapy
- What is Brachytherapy and how does it work?
- Clinical Overview
- Patient Selection
- The Procedure
- Are there any extra precautions patients should take?
- Other precautions post-treatment
- What if the patient releases a seed?
- Useful Addresses and numbers
If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact: Jessica Lee, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Radiology at the Princess Grace Hospital - 020 7486 1234 bleep 053
