Early detection is of key importance in the battle against prostate disease.
One of the newest treatment options for prostate cancer is brachytherapy, a procedure in which tiny seeds or pellets containing radioactive materials are implanted directly into the prostate. Joseph D. Putignano, M.D., Director of the Department of Urology at Lawrence, leads the team of urologists, radiologists, and radiation oncologists. They have more than 25 years of combined experience and have treated more than 1,500 patients througn the use of brachytherapy. The latest treatments are also used for benign disease, including microwave and laser thermotherapy.