Bruce received brachytherapy at #CPCC over 20 years ago. In this video, Dr. Moran and Bruce discuss why he chose brachytherapy. #CPCC youtube.com/watch?v=RTLwXm…

#FAQ: Is #brachytherapy covered by insurance? Most private/commercial insurance companies allow benefits for this procedure and Medicare approves the seed implant as well. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/faq#25

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Permanent prostate brachytherapy (seed implant) is a prostate cancer treatment that uses ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells. Learn more at our website. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/brachyth…

Meet Bill, a 55-year-old retired Chicago policeman, who was treated with brachytherapy (seed implants). He shares his experience with the Medical Director of the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center Brian J. Moran, M.D.. #CPCC youtube.com/watch?v=Hp6M_2…

A volume study is an ultrasound study of your #prostate. We use these pictures to determine the exact size and shape of your prostate gland and to create a 3-D image of the prostate. The image is used to develop your individualized treatment plan. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/volume-s…

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What are the Advantages of Stereotactic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy (STPB)? Click the link below to find out! chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/prostate…

Jeff, a CPCC Alum, shares his intermediate-risk prostate cancer journey and offers advice to men facing the same diagnosis. youtu.be/R1QU3R0zMWI

Myth: After a seed implant, the patient is radioactive. Fact: The seeds are encased in titanium and there is no contamination of any bodily fluids, including blood, sweat and urine. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/myths

In its early stages, prostate cancer may cause no symptoms. That's why regular testing is important for some men. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/prostate…

Prostate Cancer in the News: Wilson Cruz, Anna Wintour and Al Roker Help Raise Awareness About Prostate Cancer at Blue Jacket Fashion Show. #ProstateCancer

Many patients worry about their urinary function after brachytherapy. When looking at urinary side effects, incontinence rates are usually less than 1%. For surgery, rates can be as high as 10% chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/treatmen…

Our mission of making our practice patient-centered is reflected in the 99% excellence rating consistently achieved in patient surveys. Learn more about the mission of #CPCC on our website. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/about-us

What is life like after #prostatecancer? chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/follow-up

Jeff, a #CPCC Alum, shares his intermediate-risk #prostatecancer journey and offers advice to men facing the same diagnosis. youtu.be/R1QU3R0zMWI

Are there any side effects from seed implantation? After a seed implant, it is common to experience some common urinary symptoms like frequency, urgency, a decreased force of the urinary stream, and difficulty starting the urinary stream. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/FAQ#14

The Stereotactic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy (STPB) is performed by comprehensively taking a greater amount of samples of the #prostate through the perineum. Performed as an outpatient procedure, it allows more comprehensive sampling. chicagoprostatecancer.com/pages/prostate…

#Brachytherapy is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure usually performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia. The procedure itself involves the placement of tiny radioactive seeds inside the prostate using ultrasound equipment. chicagoprostatecancer.com/blogs/news/bra…

It's a question that many men have- will I be able to have sex after my brachytherapy procedure? Dave, a five-year prostate cancer survivor, talks about sex after brachytherapy youtube.com/watch?v=ApmY8J…