OncoSeed: (Model 6711)
OncoSeed consists of a titanium capsule containing I-125 adsorbed onto a silver rod.
OncoSeed was the first seed used in prostate cancer treatments and is recognized as the industry Gold Standard. 1 Long term clinical data is based on the use of OncoSeed. 2
The full range of seed activities and technical specifications can be found by clicking on the technical data sheet under OncoSeed download on the right.
- Heintz BH, Wallace RE, Hevezi JM. Comparison of I-125 sources used for permanent interstitial implants. Med Phys. 2001 Apr;28(4):671-82.
- Grimm PD, Blasko JC, Sylvester JE, Meier RM, Cavanagh W.10-year biochemical (prostate-specific antigen) control of prostate cancer with (125)I brachytherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2001 Sep 1;51(1):31-40
