Long-Term Outcomes of Alternative Brachytherapy Techniques for Early Prostate Cancer

Long-Term Outcomes of Alternative Brachytherapy Techniques for Early Prostate Cancer

The purpose of this research study is to assess outcomes of treatment for early prostate cancer. Current treatments for early (non-metastatic) cancer may cause long-term impairments in the patients quality of life. In this study we will compare the outcomes of patients treated with two alternative brachytherapy (seed implants) techniques using a series of questionnaires.

Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their health prior to treatment, at 1, 3 and 12 months after treatment and then once a year 4 more times.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pathological diagnosis of an adenocarcinoma of the prostate
• 18 years of age or older
• Prior choice of either standard brachytherapy or MRIGPB as primary treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior primary therapy (surgery or external beam radiation) for prostate cancer
• Current hormone ablation therapy