Gw Hospital Offers More Precise Treatment for Prostate Cancer; Outpatient Procedure Uses Computer-Automated Radiation Delivery

U.S. Newswire › January 23, 2004

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The most common cancer in men can now be treated more aggressively and with fewer side effects at the George Washington University Hospital. The Fully Integrated Real-Time Seed Treatment (FIRST) prostate brachytherapy system targets prostate cancer by precisely placing radioactive seeds directly into the tumor through tiny, hollow needles. The procedure is performed under sedation and patients generally return home the same day.

"The FIRST system offers patients a non-surgical option that is more accurate in targeting the tumor, and can be specifically tailored to each patient, limiting unnecessary radiation exposure to surrounding tissues," says Michael Manyak, M.D., professor and chairman of the department of urology. "Patients are able to more quickly and easily resume their normal daily routines, yet treatment is ongoing as the implanted radioactive seeds safely emit continuous low energy radiation to the tumor."

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Gw Hospital Offers More Precise Treatment for Prostate Cancer; Outpatient Procedure Uses Computer-Automated Radiation Delivery

The FIRST system is unique in offering a complete...

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