Developing a high-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy program.
This article provides oncology nurses with an overview of high-dose-rate brachytherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Many treatment options are available for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Oncology nurses must know about this potential treatment option so they can provide appropriate education, support, and self-care management advice. Program requirements, patient eligibility, and essential planning recommendations are discussed.
Waring
Jayne
J
Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA. waring@radonc.duke.edu
Gosselin
Tracy
T
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D016730:Program Development; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage