main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     An Example of Seed Size in Brachytherapy Bracytherapy is the implanting of radioactive seeds to destroy the cancer. Here is a photo to give some idea of size.   These are OncoseedsTM, made by Nycomed-Amersham. This is no endorsement and there are other brands. These are used just to show comparative size as good photos are difficult to come by. To see the internal structure of several types of seeds, go to the MD Anderson site. Go to MAIN MENU     main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace or amend professional medical advice. Unless otherwise stated and credited, the content of Phoenix5 (P5) is by and the opinion of and copyright © 2000 Robert Vaughn Young. All Rights Reserved. P5 is at <http://www.phoenix5.org>. P5's policy regarding privacy and right to reprint are at <www.phoenix5.org/infopolicy.html>.