Exhibit 17.1
December 17, 2007
Ms. Chris Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer and President
Theragenics Corporation
5203 Bristol Industrial Way
Buford, Georgia 30518
Dear Ms. Jacobs:
The purpose of this letter is to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of Theragenics Corporation.
As I discussed with you on November 30th and December 14th, there are business developments at Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates, Inc. that will be demanding a great deal of my time in the next few months. Additionally, these developments will culminate in my entering into a business relationship with certain investment groups where I will find myself with a conflict of interest vis a vis my position as a Director of Theragenics Corporation. In order to avoid any such conflict, I believe it is appropriate for me to terminate my participation as a Board member effective December 31, 2007.
Under separate cover by Federal Express, all Board Member materials and confidential materials regarding Theragenics that I have received as a Board Member will be returned to Lisa Rassel.
I wish the best for the future of Theragenics Corporation. Please extend my regards to the remaining Board Members and inform them of my decision. Have a good Holiday Season.
| Sincerely, | ||
| /s/ Judith E. Starkey | ||
| Judith E. Starkey | ||
| Chairperson, Board of Directors | ||
| Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates, Inc. |