It is a type of radiation treatment in which radioactive sources are arranged in such a fashion that the radiation is delivered to the tumour at a short distance by various applications or insertions. It is also known as internal radiation.
Treatment involves surgically placing radioactive seeds, capsules or other implants inside or near a cancerous tumor. The implants give off radiation for a short time.
By doing this it reduces the radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues.
It can be delivered as sole modality or in combination with external beam radiotherapy.
Based on insertion: Intracavitary, Intraluminal, Interstitial, Surface Mould.
Based on dose rate: Low Dose Rate, Medium Dose Rate, High Dose Rate, Pulsed Dose Rate.
Based on duration: Temporary or Permanent.
Brachytherapy can be employed to treat various types of cancers, some of which include:
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