VIDEO: Dr. Saibish “The current role of Brachytherapy”

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Dr. Saibishkumar Elantholi Parameswaran,
“Dr. Saibish”
MBBS, MD, FRCPC

Assistant Professor, 
Department of Radiation Oncology,
University of Toronto
Radiation Oncologist,
The Princess Margaret
University Health Network

“Prostate cancer treatment:
the current role of Brachytherapy”

In early-stage prostate cancer, brachytherapy has a proven performance that is on a par with benchmark prostate cancer treatments such as the radical prostatectomy.The indications for use of this approach are expanding, and modifications in brachytherapy techniques have resulted in improvement in tumour-related outcomes along with better quality of life and convenience for patients with prostate cancer.This presentation details the evolution of brachytherapy and clarifies its role within a growing list of prostate cancer treatment options.

 

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Click here for Introduction to Brachytherapy  Dr. Saibish uses this video at Princess Margaret Hospital to familiarize potential patients with Brachytherapy.

 

 

Introduction by Glen Tolhurst

 

 

High Definition Part 1   14:22 minutes

 

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High Definition Part 2 13:32 minutes

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High Definition Part 3 14:33 minutes

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High Definition Part 4 15:09 minutes

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Introduction to Brachytherapy 12 minutes
Dr. Saibish uses this video at Princess Margaret Hospital to familiarize potential patients with Brachytherapy. 

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