ESTRO Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer 2018

Measures to improve outcome and minimize risk of complications

• Understand the biology and pathophysiology of the type of radiation being delivered and timing of side effects and complications • Patients must be well informed regarding anticipated irritative and obstructive symptoms and duration, risks of rectal procedures after BT and informed to seek guidance from their Radonc or Urologist first before undergoing any investigation or intervention • Avoid biopsy the rectum or prostate transrectally after BT • Manage side effects and complications with efficiency • Many side effects and complications resolve spontaneously – don’t be in a rush to intervene!