Radiotherapy Called Brachytherapy Can Be Used To Treat A Variety Of Cancers

 

Brachytherapy 

Brachytherapy is a technique that includes injecting radioactive material into your body (brak-e-THER-uh-pee). One form of radiation therapy used to treat cancer is called brachytherapy. Internal radiation is another name for brachytherapy. Compared to the traditional form of radiation therapy (external beam radiation), which projects radiation from a machine outside of your body, brachytherapy enables doctors to administer higher doses of radiation to more precise areas of the body. Compared to external beam radiation, brachytherapy may have fewer adverse effects, and its total treatment time is typically shorter.

Both alone and in combination with other cancer treatments, Brachytherapy is an option. For instance, brachytherapy may be applied following surgery to eliminate any cancer cells that could have persisted. In addition to external beam radiation, brachytherapy is an option.

Brachytherapy is used to Treat-  Bile duct cancer, Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, Endometrial cancer, Esophageal cancer, Eye cancer, Head and neck cancers, Lung cancer , Pancreatic cancer, Prostate cancer, Rectal cancer, Skin cancer, Soft tissue cancers, Vaginal cancer

Brachytherapy can have side effects that are particular to the location being treated. Only the small treatment region is harmed by Brachytherapy since it concentrates radiation there. Tenderness and edoema in the treatment area are possible side effects. Find out from your doctor what other side effects you can anticipate from your treatment.

You might consult a medical professional who specialises in using radiation to treat cancer before beginning Brachytherapy (radiation oncologist). Scanners may also be used to assist your doctor in creating your treatment strategy. Before brachytherapy, tests like X-rays, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could be carried out.

Radioactive material is injected into your body close to the cancer as part of the Brachytherapy treatment.  The location and severity of the cancer, your general health, and your treatment objectives are just a few of the variables that will affect how that radioactive material is injected into your body by your doctor.

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