What is the Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group?
The Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group is an independent group of medical and NHS representatives with an active interest in brachytherapy and commissioning of services. It is dedicated to supporting universal access to high-quality prostate brachytherapy in the UK through: • supporting the development of brachytherapy services nationally, and improving patient coverage by PCTs in line with Department of Health (DH) guidelines • optimising the use of services within radiotherapy centres currently performing brachytherapy including the commissioning of brachytherapy services by PCTs in areas without a local provider • promoting best practice and evidence-based approaches taken from UK and centres of excellence • improving the prostate cancer patient journey by increasing the understanding of patients and helping them make informed treatment choices.
