The procedure, which takes less than an hour, is a modification of one that has been available for several years. What's different is that advanced imaging techniques now ensure more precise placement of the seeds, improving their effectiveness, according to Dr. Moran. Experience suggests that the implants are at least as effective as surgery and external beam radiation, but carry less risk of impotence and incontinence. Pinpointing tumors Another new treatment available at the Cancer Care Center is stereotactic radiosurgery. Instead of surgery, doctors use precisely focused radiation to obliterate otherwise inoperable tumors located in delicate areas of the brain.
Computer imaging is used to target the tumor and direct the radiation beam from several angles.
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