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London, April 8 /PRNewswire/ - The Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group has released a video entitled Prostate Brachytherapy....because relationships matter' to highlight the impact that treatment choice may have on relationships.
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London, April 8 /PRNewswire/ - The Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group has released a video entitled Prostate Brachytherapy....because relationships matter' to highlight the impact that treatment choice may have on relationships.

The video follows three men, diagnosed with localised prostate cancer in their late forties and their early 50s, who have had to face life-changing decisions. All three men opted for prostate brachytherapy, a minimally invasive procedure which has the same high cure rate as surgery, but less risk of impotence and incontinence. (1)

The video highlights the importance of access to reliable information on treatment options and their side effects, and the impact that treatment choice may have on relationships, in particular, sexual function.

As Graham Robson, one of the men featured in the film, explains. "I was separated when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but I was hoping to be in a relationship again soon. My doctor advised me to have surgery and warned me that I may be left impotent and incontinent. At the time, I was just focused on staying alive and, if that meant that I would not be able to have sex again, then that was the price to pay.

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So when I heard about prostate brachytherapy, the relief was incredible. I mean, when exactly would you tell a new girlfriend that you were impotent - on the first date?"

"Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is extremely traumatic and often the first reaction of many men and, indeed, many doctors, is to have a radical prostatectomy to remove the prostate," comments Professor Stephen Langley, Chair of the Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group and Professor of Urology at St Luke's Cancer Centre, Guildford. "For some men, this may be the best option, but for those with localised prostate cancer then prostate brachytherapy is a very effective treatment."

Prostate brachytherapy is usually performed as a day case procedure and most patients go home the same or following day and return to work a few days later. The treatment involves implanting tiny radioactive seeds, under general anesthetic, directly into the prostate gland using fine needles.

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Prostate Cancer Webchat

The Prostate Cancer Charity is aiming to put prostate cancer on the top of everyone's agenda to show it really does matter - and this year a whole month has been dedicated to the cause. This March is the first ever Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Despite an increased awareness of prostate cancer in recent years, many of us still don't know what symptoms to look out for. Make sure you are aware of the all the facts by logging onto a webchat with Dr Hilary Jones.

He'll be explaining who is most at risk from the disease, how to recognise the signs, and why it's essential to attend to them as quickly as possible. He will also be answering any questions you may have live online.

Dr Hilary Jones is live online on Wednesday 18th March from 11am to discuss Prostate Cancer Awareness Month or you can catch up and watch it on demand.

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Latest data from The Prostate Brachytherapy Centre shows that for men who are suitable candidates for prostate brachytherapy, this minimally invasive procedure has similar efficacy to other treatment options (99.6% prostate cancer-specific survival after 7 years). However, prostate brachytherapy has a lower level of side effects associated with urinary continence and more frequently preserves the pre-treatment sexual function; important considerations when choosing a treatment.

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Is prostate brachytherapy right for you?

Prostate brachytherapy is the only minimally invasive surgical treatment option recommended by NICE for the treatment of localised prostate cancer (that is, prostate cancer that has not spread outside the prostate gland).

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Treatment selector table

The treatment selector table will help you to discuss with your partner and your healthcare team if you are suitable for prostate brachytherapy. Click here to use the Treatment selector table