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Old 08-05-2015, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fredwms View Post
I never heard of opting for radiation seed treatment and not being able to be around seniors or children. I think that is BS. I had radioactive seeds implanted years ago and was only told that I could not be cremated if I died within six months. The seeds eventually lose their radioactive strength after a few months anyway. I would not let that myth deter your decision on which procedure is better. Get a second opinion.
My urologist told me that I couldn't let children sit on my lap for six months. Murphy's Law dictated that we got a new grandchild right after my procedure. We also had to postpone my treatment six weeks until my doctor gave birth to her baby.