Makati

Philippines

Phone Number

0962 950 7814
(02) 8637-2360

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Iodine-125 Seed Implantation

Iodine-125 Seed Implantation (Brachytherapy) – Targeted Cancer Treatment

What is Iodine-125 Seed Implantation?

Iodine-125 seed implantation is a minimally invasive radiation therapy that places tiny radioactive seeds directly into tumors. These seeds deliver focused, continuous radiation to destroy cancer cells while protecting healthy tissues.

How It Works

  • Precision Placement: Seeds are implanted using ultrasound, CT, or MRI guidance for millimeter accuracy.
  • Continuous Low-Dose Radiation: The seeds release radiation over weeks to months, disrupting cancer cell DNA.
  • Natural Decay: The radioactivity fades over time (half-life: ~60 days), leaving harmless seeds in place.

Conditions Treated:

Our team uses I-125 brachytherapy for:

✔ Prostate Cancer – A leading alternative to surgery with fewer side effects.
✔ Lung & Liver Tumors – For inoperable or recurrent cancers.
✔ Head & Neck Cancers – Targeting tumors near critical structures.
✔ Other Cancers – Including breast tumors and ocular melanomas.

Advantage

Benefit

Minimally Invasive

No large incisions; often outpatient.

Pinpoint Accuracy

Spares healthy organs (e.g., rectum, bladder).

Faster Recovery

Return to daily activities sooner than surgery.

Proven Results

High success rates for early-stage cancers.