Title

Brachytherapy for Patients with Prostate Cancer

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

March 28, 2017

Last Updated Month/Year

January 17, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

Provide recommendations regarding the use of brachytherapy for patients with prostate cancer that include the most recent evidence.

Target Patient Population

Patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospital, Outpatient, Radiology services

Intended Users

Radiology technologist, clinical researcher, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D011467 - Prostate, D001918 - Brachytherapy

Keywords

prostate cancer, brachytherapy, monotherapy