{"id":85,"date":"2016-05-30T19:20:09","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T19:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isoray.com\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2023-02-02T10:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T15:46:58","slug":"brachytherapy-for-prostate-cancer-with-cesium-blu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isoray.flywheelstaging.com\/patients-families\/treatment\/brachytherapy-for-prostate-cancer-with-cesium-blu\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostate Brachytherapy with Cesium 131"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(21,36,45,0.06)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; min_height=&#8221;103px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(51,51,51,0.19)&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;rgba(56,69,78,0.12)&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;16px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|31px||31px||true&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Source Serif Pro||||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;76%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How effective is brachytherapy for prostate cancer with Cesium-131?<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is a compelling, out-patient option with excellent outcomes data, and swift resolution of side effects in many cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Source Serif Pro||||||||&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Decade of Data Shows the Value of Cesium-131 Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The peer reviewed publication, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/isoray.flywheelstaging.com\/2019\/09\/a-decade-of-data-shows-the-value-of-isorays-cesium-131-as-prostate-cancer-internal-radiation-therapy-treatment\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term Biochemical Outcomes Using Cesium-131 in Prostate Brachytherapy<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/isoray.flywheelstaging.com\/2019\/09\/a-decade-of-data-shows-the-value-of-isorays-cesium-131-as-prostate-cancer-internal-radiation-therapy-treatment\/\">,<\/a> is drawing attention for its positive report on a study of the ten-year findings on the impact of Cesium-131 internal radiation therapy in treating a series of cancer patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The publication reported on a study of a series of 571 patients who were treated with Cesium-131 prostate brachytherapy at the Chicago (IL) Prostate Cancer Center by radiation oncologist Dr. Brian J. Moran. The overall group was composed of 55% low risk, 36% intermediate risk, and 9% high risk localized prostate cancer patients as defined by National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The overall ten-year biochemical success rate for the entire group was 96.2%. This was the largest and longest followed series of Cesium-131 treated patients reported to date.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Moran stated: \u201cThis is the largest and longest followed series of Cesium-131 treated patients reported to date. Given the notable biochemical outcomes, we view Cesium-131 as an excellent option for patients with localized prostate cancer, which is particularly noteworthy in light of the large component of intermediate risk patients in this series.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;rgba(21,36,45,0.08)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Source Serif Pro||||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;76%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Know All of Your Treatment Options Including Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer<\/h2>\n<p>With so many options and so many different stages and types of prostate cancer, getting educated on success rates and post-treatment impacts on quality of life is perhaps the most important action newly diagnosed men can take.<\/p>\n<p>In conversations with prostate cancer survivors and the physicians that treat them, we hear again and again how important it is for patients to know about all of their options, including brachytherapy for prostate cancer, if they want to receive effective treatment while maintaining the best quality of life possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Dr. Steven Kurtzman&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Radiation Oncologist&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/isoray.flywheelstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Isoray_Dr2.jpg&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Kurtzman Testimonial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;\/2019\/01\/pcri-kurtzman-spotlight\/&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it falls on the patient to make sure they are seeing all the specialists they need to be fully informed. To make the best decision, men should always get a second and probably a third opinion. Opinions should come from physicians with varied expertise: a urologist (surgeon), radiation oncologist, medical oncologist, and a brachytherapist (a physician who specializes in delivering radioactive seeds placed directly into the prostate).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Dr. Bradley Prestidge&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Radiation Oncologist&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/isoray.flywheelstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Prestidge_Bradley-interior.jpg&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For my patients, I use Cesium-131 instead of Iodine because most of the effective isotope life is spent in 4-5 wks, compared to the 60-day half-life of Iodine,\u201d he said. \u201cIodine will still be putting out a pretty good dose of radiation 8 or 9 months later. My patients have a shorter duration of acute uropathic complaints because of that.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Considering multiple treatment options?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Compare the leading treatments for Prostate Cancer and consult your doctor about your options.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; 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tab_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; tab_text_color=&#8221;#38454e&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span>Acceptable side effects comparable to other treatments <sup>(1)<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span>Less impact on urinary function than surgery <sup>(1)<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span><g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">Higher<\/g><\/g><\/g> degree of sexual function\u00a0reported at three <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">year<\/g><\/g><\/g> follow up<sup>(1)<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span><span>45 minutes to 1 hour for complete implant<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span>Hospitalization rarely required<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span>First <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">ultrasound<\/g> guided implant performed in 1985<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #28c0da;\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<span>Local control rates up to 99% of patients in long term studies <sup>(5)<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Robotic Prostatectomy&#8221; 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As seen below, studies have shown that the patient IPSS will return to baseline faster than following brachytherapy with either Iodine and Palladium. 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Benoit, et al., \u201c<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clinicaloncologyonline.net\/article\/S0936-6555(14)00292-1\/abstract\">Five Year Prostate Specific Antigen Outcomes after Cesium Brachytherapy<\/a><\/strong>\u201d,\u00a0<em>Clin Onc<\/em>, 26 (2014) 776-780.<\/p>\n<p>2. Grimm, et al., \u201c<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22239226\">Comparative analysis of prostate-specific antigen free survival\u00a0outcomes for patients with low, intermediate and high risk prostate cancer treatment\u00a0by radical therapy<\/a><\/strong>\u201d <em>BJUI<\/em>, 109S1, 2012 p 22-29.<\/p>\n<p>3. ArmpillaC, Dale R, Coles I, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12527051\">The determination of radiobiologically optimized half-lives for radionuclides used in permanent brachytherapy implants<\/a>.<\/strong> <em>Int J Rad Onc Bio Phys\u00a0<\/em>2003; 55:378-385.<\/p>\n<p>4. Shah AB, et al. <a href=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/A-Shah-Abstract-ABS-2013-Morbidity-Prostate.pdf\"><strong>A Comparison of AUA Symptom Scores following Permanent Low-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy with Iodine-125 and Cesium-131.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Bice, W. &#8220;<strong>Permanent prostate brachytherapy using Cs-131 for localized prostatic carcinoma: a phase II study<\/strong>.&#8221; <em>Presented at the 2008 Cesium Advisory Group Meeting November 2008<\/em>. Tuscon, Arizona, U.S.A.<\/p>\n<p>6. Keyes M, et al. &#8220;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19111402\">Predictive factors for acute and late urinary toxicity after permanent prostate brachytherapy: long-term outcomes in 712 consecutive patients<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221; <em>International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics<\/em> 73(4):1023-32, 2009.<\/p>\n<p>7. Ash D, et al. &#8220;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17604140\">A prospective analysis of long-term quality of life after permanent I-125 brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221; R<em>adiotherapy and Oncology<\/em> 84(2):145-9, 2007.<\/p>\n<p>8. Jacobs BL, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20627283\">Acute lower urinary tract symptoms after prostate brachytherapy with Cesium-131<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Urology<\/em> 75(5):1143-7, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>9. Prestidge B.R., Bice W.S., Jurkovic I., et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redjournal.org\/article\/S0360-3016(05)01764-5\/abstract\">Cesium-131 Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy: An Initial Report<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys<\/em>. 2005: 63 (1) 5336-5337.<\/p>\n<p>10. Neill B, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17681239\">The Nature and Extent of Urinary Morbidity in Relation to Prostate Brachytherapy Urethral Dosimetry<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Brachytherapy<\/em> 2007:6(3)173-9.<\/p>\n<p>11. Musmacher JS, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redjournal.org\/article\/S0360-3016(07)03412-8\/abstract\">Dosimetric Comparison of Cesium-131 and Palladium-103 for Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys<\/em>. 2007:69(3)S730-1.<\/p>\n<p>12. Yaparpalvi R, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redjournal.org\/article\/S0360-3016(07)03319-6\/abstract\">Is Cs-131 or I-125 or Pd-103 the \u201cIdeal\u201d Isotope for Prostate Boost Brachytherapy? A Dosimetric View Point<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys.<\/em> 2007:69(3)S677-8.<\/p>\n<p>13. Sutlief S, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aapm.org\/meetings\/amos2\/pdf\/29-7177-54424-711.pdf\">Cs-131 Prostate Brachytherapy and Treatment Plan Parameters<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Medical Physics<\/em> 2007:34(6)2431.<\/p>\n<p>14. Yang R, et al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20025550\">Dosimetric Comparison of Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy Plans Utilizing Cs-131, I-125 and Pd-103 Seeds<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Medical Physics<\/em> 2008:35(6)2734.<\/p>\n<p>15. Prestidge B, et. al. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brachyjournal.com\/article\/S1538-4721(07)00038-4\/abstract\">Clinical Outcomes of a Phase-II, Multi-institutional Cesium-131 Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy Trial.<\/a><\/strong> <em>Brachytherapy<\/em>. 2007: 6 (2)78.<\/p>\n<p>16. Moran B, et al. <strong>Cesium-131 Prostate Brachytherapy: An Early Experience<\/strong>. <em>Brachytherapy<\/em> 2007:6(2)80.<\/p>\n<p>17. 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