nature video | Prostate cancer: Brachytherapy’s fight for survival @NatureVideoChannel | Uploaded October 2019 | Updated October 2024, 6 days ago.
Brachytherapy has a robust track record as a treatment for prostate cancer. The technique involves positioning radioactive materials inside the prostate to kill the tumour.
But this treatment seems to be going out of fashion, in favour of more modern, more expensive alternatives. Since evidence suggests that brachytherapy is cost-effective for some patients, many oncologists are keen to make sure it remains an option.
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Correction 31 Oct 2019 : This video has been re-uploaded due to a spelling error in the previously published version. The previous upload has now been deleted. We apologise for any confusion caused.
Brachytherapy has a robust track record as a treatment for prostate cancer. The technique involves positioning radioactive materials inside the prostate to kill the tumour.
But this treatment seems to be going out of fashion, in favour of more modern, more expensive alternatives. Since evidence suggests that brachytherapy is cost-effective for some patients, many oncologists are keen to make sure it remains an option.
You can find out more in our collection of articles on prostate cancer: nature.com/collections/gdafefdjba
This Nature Video is editorially independent. It is produced with third party financial support. Read more about Supported Content here: partnerships.nature.com/commercial-content-at-nature-research
Sign up for the Nature Briefing: An essential round-up of science news, opinion and analysis, free in your inbox every weekday. go.nature.com/371OcVF
Correction 31 Oct 2019 : This video has been re-uploaded due to a spelling error in the previously published version. The previous upload has now been deleted. We apologise for any confusion caused.
