Once The Seeds Are Implanted, Will They Ever Be Removed?
Dr. Horwitz answers the question: 'Are Implanted Seeds Removed?'
ByABC News
November 19, 2008, 12:19 PM
March 16, 2009 -- Question: Once the seeds are implanted, will they ever be removed?
Answer: For men who receive a prostate seed implant, once the seeds are placed in the operating room, they'll remain there forever. Even after the radiation wears off, the seeds stay in the prostate.