Doctors have also fine-tuned the process of placing radioactive seed implants, using sophisticated computer projections that allow the seeds to destroy the prostate while limiting damage to the bladder.

After being told that he had prostate cancer in 1996, he underwent treatment with radioactive seed implants.

Radioactive seed implants are a form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Radioactive seed implants, also called brachytherapy or internal radiation therapy, are forms of therapy for prostate cancer.

Permanent seed implants involve injecting approximately 100 radioactive seeds into the prostate gland.

Among his options are surgery, radioactive seed implants, external radiation or some combination of treatments, he said.

Radioactive seed implants: Instead of radiation pointed at the prostate from outside the body, radioactive seeds can be implanted into the prostate to kill cancer cells.

Compared with seed implants, for example, I.M.R.T. involves a large time commitment, requiring patients to visit a radiation center 45 times over the course of nine weeks.

The prostate cancers that are detected early have several treatment alternatives with high success rates - among them surgery, radioactive seed implants, and external radiation, like the multiple beam therapy.

He said he researched various options, including seed implants and surgery, before deciding on multiple beam treatment, which was covered by his medical insurance.