Varian VariSeed treatment for prostate cancer

Varian VariSeed treatment for prostate cancer

• Provides “real-time” treatment planning during a prostate brachytherapy procedure

• As “seeds” are placed into the prostate, the “real-time” plan adjusts and determines how the placement of the seeds will affect the radiation dose to the prostate and rectum, which optimizes treatment and minimizes dose to healthy tissues

• Historically, the dose was determined after the procedure via a CT scan and additional computer planning was necessary, which did not allow for any changes during the procedure