1570-1571 / 2001
ICRP 98 ; the general
background :
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Prostate cancer ; now the first cancer in males (in
terms of incidence) in most developed countries
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More and more localized stages ( screening )
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Able to benefit from brachytherapy …
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In the US ; 30 to 40 000 ( more ?) implantations
each year
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In Europe ( and in some other countries ) several
thousands cases already treated annually, and rapid
increase …
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( very ) encouraging results