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Posted 12/12/2014 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
I had never heard of this procedure before Dr. Plante suggested it to me after positive prostate cancer biopsy.
My PSA was 10.25. I first elected to monitor the cancer. Dr. Plante recommended I visit the Chicago Prostate Center for consultation and a second opinion. I met with Dr. Moran July 23, 2014. He was very positive in his attitude he could help me. So I had the radiation seed implant August 14, 2014. 68 seeds were implanted in my prostate. I just had my 4 month follow up appointment with Dr. Moran. My PSA is down from 10.25 to 4.41. This procedure definitely is better than surgery and possibly wearing diapers the rest of your life.

One final note: The staff and doctors at Chicago Prostate Center are the kindest, nicest and caring people you'll ever meet.
Posted 12/12/2014 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds awesome.

Did you also consider HDR brachytherapy? I'm just curious for my own situation. My RO said both would be great options for me but there was a little advantage to HDR in my case, based on our discussions and the questionaire we went through. Seems the LDR might have a longer recover of urinary 'drips' maybe. I told him, in hindsight, that I had minor dripping after urinating for the past couple of years so he said HDR would suit my situation better.
Posted 12/12/2014 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Pop-n-fresh: You have been served by one of the very best in the BT business. That said, I am not suprised at your results. Congrats and hope to see a continued, downward trend in PSA.
Posted 12/12/2014 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations, Pop n Fresh. You made a wise decision.
Posted 12/12/2014 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats!
Posted 12/12/2014 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Greetings and welcome pop-n-fresh. Great update, congratulations and thanks for sharing!

If you wouldn't mind sharing your history and prostate cancer statistics - for example in your "signature", it would be very helpful to any new guys that are looking for information and success stories.

Continued best to you!
Posted 12/12/2014 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
How can anyone diagnosed now never had heard of brachytherapy? If nothing else this shows why one must educate themselves on all options.
Posted 12/13/2014 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to Healing Well pop-n-fresh.

Great news about your treatment and may your numbers continue to fall.

Do you know if your seeds were single or linked? I ask this because as you can see by my signature I am also thinking of having this procedure carried out in the New Year. If I go ahead then my doctor will use the linked seed option. Apparently single seeds can migrate from the prostate and travel around the body.

Are you also saying that you have no side effects whatsoever??
Posted 12/13/2014 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Ziggy, unfortunately there are many men that are not fully informed about the options, and in many cases rush to a decision.....

Casper, FYI Dr. Moran uses "stranded" seeds.
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