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You'll never forget the moment your doctor first spoke the word "cancer". The air of unreality; the feeling that, suddenly, it was all happening to someone else; the sense of being assaulted.



Once you are over the shock, it's time to figure out what to do. So, the questions and research begins. What is prostate cancer? What is prostate brachytherapy? Is this procedure suited for me?

This section will answer many of your questions. Click on the section to the right; find out more information regarding the procedure at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center (CPCC).
Consultation
Volume Study
Volume Study Preparation Instructions
Clear Liquid Diet
Seed Implant
Pre-Implant Instructions
Post-Implant Instructions
Discharge Iodine
Discharge Palladium
Follow-Up
Why a Post Implant CT?
CT Scan Protocol
Other Resources