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Many surgeons continue to use Lupron therapy prior to surgery on the prostate and there is no definitive evidence, just subjective observation that the surgery would be more difficult. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used after treatement but is not commonly used prior to treatment   Radiaton therapy can be used either via external beam with no seeds being used, or with the placement of seeds. With a  skilled team of radiation oncology and Urologist treating you, the likelihood of seed migration or placement of seeds into the rectum would be very rare
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