Helpful Resources

Please note: while the Internet can be an excellent source of information, not all information is factual or endorsed by medical professionals. We have made every effort to ensure that the links provided lead to reputable sources of information.

Seattle Prostate Institute http://www.seattleprostateinst.com/

Seed Pods - survivor stories http://www.prostatepointers.org/seedpods/

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer - a patient's guide. Family Doctor article by Dr John H L Matthews, 11/1/2000. This method of treatment involves the insertion of pellets which deliver a radiation dose. This article outlines what is involved. http://www.familydoctor.co.nz/index.asp?U=conditions&A=32844

Prostate Cancer Glossary
http://www.prostatecancerexperts.com/pca/glossary.html

Top Seed (article from Southern Cross Healthcare Magazine, Winter 2000)
http://www.prostateimplants.co.nz/media/topseed.php

Private Sector Offers Brachytherapy (article from NZ Doctor, 10 May 2000). http://www.prostateimplants.co.nz/media/psobnzdoc.htm

Prostate Awareness and Support Society of New Zealand (Inc.) http://www.prostate.org.nz

Southern Cross Healthcare (New Zealand) article about prostate cancer
http://www.southerncross.co.nz/sx_internet/index.cfm?784DCC2B-4429-49DE-897A-3F8726D4F726

Brachytherapy Explained - Interview with Dr. Haakon Ragde
http://www.prostate-online.com/INTRVIEW.html

PSA-Rising Magazine articles about brachytherapy
http://search.freefind.com/find.html?id=47613536&pageid=r&mode=ALL&n=0&query=brachytherapy