Modern brachytherapy starts here.
Your Isotope Choice Makes a Difference
Not all brachytherapy radioisotopes are the same. Compared to alternative brachytherapy seeds, Cesium-131 offers the highest energy and shortest half-life.
Perspective Therapeutics is the only company in the world manufacturing and distributing Cesium-131 brachytherapy radioisotope seeds. These seeds were designed to treat a variety of cancers including prostate cancer, head & neck, lung and brain.
Paladium-103
Introduced 2004
17 Day Half Life (18)
20.8 Kev
58 Days for 90% Dose
Detectable in the body for 170 Days
Cesium-131
Introduced 2004
9.7 Day Half-Life
The amount of time for the radiation to half. A shorter half life means quicker to PSA baseline. (8, 12, 13)
30.4 Kev
The energy level of the isotope. Higher energy leads to greater coverage of the infected organ.
33 Days for 90% Dose
Faster dose delivery rate.
Detectable in the body
for 97 Days
Iodine-125
Introduced 1965
60 Day Half Life (18)
28.5 Kev
204 Days for 90% Dose
Detectable in the body for 600 Days
Higher Energy
Isoray’s proprietary isotope, Cesium Blu, has a higher energy allowing for a more uniform dose distribution with less overdosing than other permanent isotopes. (1)
Shorter Half-Life
Isoray’s proprietary isotope, Cesium Blu, has a shorter half-life than other commonly used isotopes for the treatment of cancer throughout the body, resulting in a shorter duration of radiation which contributes to a rapid resolution of patient side effects. (2)
Improved Coverage
of the Prostate
Isoray’s Cesium Blu proprietary permanent prostate cancer brachytherapy seeds allow for better dose homogeneity and the sparing of the urethra and rectum while providing comparable prostate coverage compared to other seeds with comparable or fewer seeds and needles. (3, 4, 5, 6)
Armpilla C, Dale R, Coles I, et al. The determination of radiobiologically optimized half-lives for radionuclides used in permanent brachytherapy implants. Int J Rad Onc Biol Phys 2003; 55:378-385.
Higher Energy
Shorter Half-Life
Improved Coverage of the Prostate
Rapid Resolution of Side effects
Higher Biologically Effective Dose
PSA Control
Treats cancer
at the source
Quick recovery time for most patients
Patients have experienced the power of Cesium-131 for treating cancer.
A Modern Toolset for All Techniques of LDR Brachytherapy
We understand that every clinician has different requirements and methods of working, that’s why we offer a range of solutions that are designed to make your life easier and more cost-efficient.
From loose seeds and preloaded needles to cartridges and braided sutures we have not only what you need but what your patients require
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Resources
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2. Neill B, et al. The Nature and Extent of Urinary Morbidity in Relation to Prostate Brachytherapy Urethral Dosimetry. Brachytherapy 2007:6(3)173-9.
3. Musmacher JS, et al. Dosimetric Comparison of Cesium-131 and Palladium-103 for Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy. Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. 2007:69(3)S730-1.
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10. DeFoe SG, et al. Is There Decreased Duration of Acute Urinary and Bowel Symptoms after Prostate Brachytherapy with Cesium 131 Radioisotope? Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. 2008:72(S1)S317.
11. Armpilia CI, Dale RG, Coles IP et al. The Determination of Radiobiologically Optimized Half-lives for Radionuclides Used in Permanent Brachytherapy Implants. Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. 2003; 55 (2): 378-385.
12. Bice W, et. al. Recommendations for permanent prostate brachytherapy with 131Cs: a consensus report from the Cesium Advisory Group. Brachytherapy 2008:7(4)290-296.
13. Platta CS, et al. Early Outcomes of Prostate Seed Implants with 131Cs: Toxicity and Initial PSA Dynamics from a Single Institution. Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. 2008:72(S1)S323-4.
14. Tomaszewski JJ, et al. Cesium 131 versus iodine 125 implants for prostate cancer: evaluation of early PSA response. The Canadian Journal of Urology. 2010;17(5): 5360-5364.
15. R.M. Benoit, R.P. Smith, S. Beriwal. Five Year Prostate-specific Antigen Outcomes after Caesium Prostate Brachytherapy. Clinical Oncology. 26 (2014) 776 780.
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