Best Brachytherapy for prostate cancer Clinics and Costs in 2025
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer Overview
- Brachytherapy - from $2796
This therapy uses internal radiation to treat cancer, offering localised treatment, minimal side-effects and non-invasive procedures.
- Brachytherapy for uterine cancer - from $3612
A doctor places radioactive materials nearby the tumor, specifically treating uterine cancer with fewer side effects.
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Day 1 - Arrival
- Arrive at the clinic.
- Check-in with reception.
- Provide necessary medical history.
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
- Consultation with an oncologist.
- Undergo blood tests and medical imaging.
- Receive dietary instructions for pre-operation.
Day 3 - Brachytherapy Procedure
- Arrive at the clinic.
- Administered local or general anesthesia.
- Undergo Brachytherapy, a 1-2 hour procedure.
- Radioactive seeds are placed in the prostate.
Day 4 - Post-Operation
- Stay in the clinic for observation.
- Possible pain management if needed.
- Discharge from the clinic.
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
- Rest and avoid strenuous activities.
- Follow prescribed diet and medication regimen.
Week 2 - Rehabilitation
- Return for a follow-up consultation.
- Resume light activities as tolerated.
Week 4 - Rehabilitation
- Gradual return to regular activities and work.
- Follow-up imaging to check radioactive seeds.
Week 6 - Rehabilitation
- Return to sports and other strenuous activities.
- Final result of brachytherapy visible in medical imaging.
Please note that the timeline and procedure may vary according to individual patient conditions and clinic protocols.
How Much Does Brachytherapy for prostate cancer Cost?
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | from $2500 | - | from $3612 |
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, transplant, , neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $4800 |
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is carried out under local or general anesthesia. A doctor installs the needles in the prostate to put in the radioactive sources - seeds. The procedure is controlled by the visualized diagnostic units. It takes about 1.5 hours.
After the operation, a patient is hospitalized for 1 day. Then a doctor examines a patient and removes the catheter. A patient returns home.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is carried out in the Urology Department.
A patient is under local or general anesthesia during the therapy. A specialist inserts the urine catheter and the special probe to send the images on the screen and control operation. Then the needles (their quantity varies depending on the prostate size) are placed in the prostate gland. Through the needles radioactive seeds are delivered to the prostate.
The duration of operation is 1.5 hours. A patient is hospitalized for 24 hours. If there are no complications, a doctor removes the catheter, and a man leaves the Hospital.
The cost of brachytherapy is calculated individually in each particular case.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, including gastric band surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
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Specialists at Teknon provide brachy treatment for prostate cancer.
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is performed under general or local anesthesia. A physician implants the catheter to remove the urine. The special probe is put inside the rectum to visualize and control the process.
Then 15-30 needles are placed into the prostate. Radioactive seeds inserted inside the prostate go through them. The high dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer takes 1.5 hours. When the operation is over, a patient is hospitalized. If there are no complications, a doctor removes the catheter and gives the recommendations. A man is discharged from the Hospital.
The cost of brachytherapy is determined for each patient individually.
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Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, transplant and are among key specialties of the hospital.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $2500 - $5500 |
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
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Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
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- Asklepios Barmbek is the best hospital in the world for treatment of international patients according to MTQA (Medical Travel Quality Alliance) version.
- Doctors apply a wide range of prostate cancer treatment, including brachytherapy.
- The cost of brachytherapy at Asklepios is one of the most affordable in Germany.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is performed under local or general anesthesia.
While the operation a specialist inserts the catheter to maintain the urinating. The 15-30 needles are inserted into the prostate to install the radioactive seeds. Their amount differs.
The duration of prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy is about 1.5 hours. The hospital stay is 24 hours. Then a doctor removes the catheter; a patient is dismissed.
The cost of brachytherapy for prostate cancer is affected with the quantity of required seeds and is calculated individually.
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- Brachytherapy is one of the primary prostate cancer treatment options at Fuda as far as its doctors focus on non-surgical therapy for oncology.
- A 10-year survival rate is achieved by Fuda doctors after prostate cancer treatment.
- Fuda is a unique hospital in China that successfully treats patients with cancer stages 3-4.
- The medical center is accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International). This is a certificate that confirms the world-class quality of medical services.
Submit a request to receive a personalized brachy treatment price for prostate cancer at Fuda.
- Over 90% of patients with prostate cancer recover after brachytherapy at Assuta.
- In 90% of men preserve an erection after internal radiotherapy according to the hospital data.
- Assuta was the 1st in Israel that received JCI (Joint Commission International) certificate. It confirms a hospital's compliance with international treatment standards.
- The medical center is considered the most advanced facility in the Middle East.
Request to Bookimed to receive a personalized cost of brachytherapy for prostate cancer at Assuta.
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer | $35310 |
Hadassah Medical Center is a state multi-specialty medical center located in Jerusalem, Israel. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and hematology oncology. Every year, over 150 Hadassah doctors are included in the TOP of the best doctors by Forbes magazine. Hadassah Medical Center serves both adults and children. 1,000,000 patients choose Hadassah Medical Center to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Europe & Commonwealth and Arab League States visit the clinic most often. In 2017, Melania Trump, former First Lady of the USA, visited Hadassah Medical Center as a leading Israeli hospital.
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Asklepios St. Georg Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center in Hamburg. The Hospital works on the premisses of Asklepios Kliniken Medical Group.
The Hospital specializes in the treatment of the heart, vessels, and spine diseases.
St. Georg Hospital is among the TOP German medical facilities according to the Focus magazine.
87,000 patients receive the treatment annually here.
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HM Hospitales is a group of 7 medical centers in Madrid which provide medical services in all specialties. Includes 4 comprehensive centers for oncology treatment, neurosciences, cardiovascular surgery, and .
In 2018, was awarded by the Spanish Society of Health Informatics (SEIS) for revolutionized patient care and significant technological solutions in the healthcare sector.
Annually the HM medical team serves around 75K inpatients and 2.3M outpatients.
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Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.
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Private Medicabil Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Bursa, Turkey. The team is dedicated to neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates:
- 99,9% for hip replacement;
- 99,9% for MAKOplasty total hip replacement;
- 99,9% for total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision.
Private Medicabil Hospital serves both adults and children. 215508 patients choose Private Medicabil Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from the Balkans, Arab League states, and Russian-speaking countries visit the clinic most often.
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Holistic Bio Spa® is a private, multi-specialty medical center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, specializing in holistic, alternative, and regenerative medicine. The clinic offers cutting-edge treatments, including MUSE/PASCs , exosomes, peptides, pheresis, alternative cancer care, Lyme disease treatments, and therapies like red light, PEMF, cryonics, and hyperbaric ozone. Serving both adults and children, Holistic Bio Spa® treats 2,500 patients annually, primarily from Europe, the Commonwealth, Latin America, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).
Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.
The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.
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- Over 90% is a success rate of prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy.
- Dr. Apichart Panichchivaluck manages brachytherapy for prostate cancer at Bumrungrad. There are 2 types of brachy radiation treatment: radioactive seed implantation (permanent brachytherapy) and high dose rate (HDR) temporary brachytherapy. The first one is prescribed for patients with localized low-grade cancer of the prostate gland, the second one — for patients with high risk localized cancer.
- Bumrungrad is one of the most popular hospitals in the world for medical tourism. Over 520,000 outbound patients visit Bumrungrad annually. People choose Bumrungrad due to advanced medical care and lower cost of brachytherapy for prostate cancer (compared to US, Canedey hospitals).
- The medical center was the 1st in Asia that received JCI (Joint Commission International) certificate, an authoritative global accreditation that controls the quality of medical services around the world.
Submit a request to get a personalized brachytherapy cost for prostate cancer at Bumrungrad.
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FAQ about Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Brachytherapy is a non-surgical treatment of prostate cancer with internal irradiation. Special tiny seeds are placed inside the prostate gland and destroy a tumor.
The effectiveness of brachytherapy is over 90%.
You can compare brachytherapy costs for prostate cancer and read reviews on this page.
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What does a brachytherapy cost for prostate cancer depend on?
The price for brachy treatment in case of prostate cancer is affected by:
- A number of radioactive seeds required to be placed inside the prostate gland. Their amount differs for low- and high-dose brachytherapy.
- Doctor's experience. Specialists who have vast experience in performing brachytherapy for prostate oncology treatment may ask for a higher fee. But in any case, you should carefully study a doctor's CV and be sure in their professionalism.
- Country for treatment. Due to a different price policy in the countries, the brachytherapy cost also varies without quality loss. For instance, the price of internal radiotherapy in Europe is 2-3 times lower than in the USA or Canada.
Submit a request on Bookimed website to get a personalized brachytherapy cost for your case.
Benefits of brachytherapy for prostate cancer?
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is internal irradiation of the prostate. This treatment option is primary in case of non-metastatic cancer. It allows preserve the prostate and avoid complications. Brachytherapy is an alternative therapy to radical prostatectomy.
The advantages of brachytherapy in case of prostate cancer are the following:
- minimally invasive procedure
- the same effectiveness with prostatectomy (removal of the prostate)
- the prostate is preserved
- 96% of patients save their ability to normally urinate
- 85% of patients preserve the erectile function
- short hospital stay - 24 hours.
Indications and contraindications of brachy treatment for prostate cancer
Indications for brachytherapy:
- prostate cancer T1-T3 NOMO
- seminal vesicles are not affected by metastases
- the absence of problems with the urination
Contraindications for brachytherapy:
- metastatic spread
- Gleason score over 7.
The age in not a contradiction for brachytherapy in case of prostate cancer.
Process of prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy
The prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy consists of such steps:
Preoperative preparation
- consultation with a specialist
- palpation of the prostate
- MRI/CT
- PSA-test.
Brachytherapy process
- A patient is under general anesthesia. The operating area is sterilized.
- A doctor inserts the catheter to withdraw the urine.
- The special probe is placed in the rectum to make images of operation and transmit them on the screen.
- A specialist inserts 15-30 needles into the prostate. Their quantity depends on the prostate size.
- Through each needle it is possible to place 1-6 radioactive seeds.
- The brachytherapy for prostate takes 1-2 hours.
- Then a patient is hospitalized. The next day after brachytherapy, a doctor examines man’s health and removes the catheter. A patient returns home.
Process of brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Postoperative period
During several weeks some patients may notice the swelling and urination disorders.
In 1-1.5 months a patient needs to visit a doctor, in 3 months - make PSA test. If there are no complications, a man returns to a usual lifestyle.
Radioactive seeds lose 50% of their charge during the first 2 months. The seeds remain in the prostate.
During the first 2 months after brachytherapy, a man needs to avoid the long-term contact with children and pregnant women. This period the irradiation is quite strong.
The sexual life is allowed after brachytherapy.
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