Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment method in which a radiation source is placed directly inside or next to a tumor. This method allows high doses of radiation to be delivered directly to the tumor, minimizing the impact on surrounding healthy tissues.
During the brachytherapy procedure, the radiation source can be placed inside the tissues (intracellular brachytherapy) or on the surface of the tissues (external brachytherapy). This makes it possible to precisely target the radiation beams at the tumor, reducing the impact on healthy tissues.
Brachytherapy can be used to treat various types of cancer, such as prostate cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, as well as other types of tumors. It can be used as an independent treatment method, or in combination with other methods such as surgery or radiation.
The benefits of brachytherapy include more precise delivery of radiation to the tumor, reduced exposure to surrounding healthy tissues, the possibility of using higher doses of radiation, and shorter overall treatment time.
As with any cancer treatment method, the decision to use brachytherapy should be made after careful discussion with a medical professional, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient and the type of tumor.
