INFORMATION MEETING ON PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT

September 15 is World Prostate Day. On this occasion, the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center and the Specialist Hospital. L. Rydygiera in Krakow are organizing another media meeting from the "Knowledge for health" series.

On Thursday, September 15, participants will be able to learn more about prostate diseases, especially prostate cancer. This is an important topic -  prostate cancer accounts for 15 percent. cancer incidence among men in Poland. In September, the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center began treatment of prostate cancer with an innovative method - brachytherapy, which involves placing a radiation source directly into the tumor. This is a chance for many patients to avoid surgery and the complications associated with it.

Dr. Marcin Hetnał, director of the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center, and Dr. Piotr Maciukiewicz, head of the urology department of the Specialist Hospital will talk about prostate diseases and treatment. L. Rydygier in Krakow.

The meeting will start on Thursday, September 15 at 12.00:XNUMX in the conference room of the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center.