Brachytherapy involves the insertion of a radiation source inside or adjacent to the targeted area in need of treatment. It is frequently employed as a highly effective treatment for cervical, prostate, breast, and skin cancers, and can also be utilized to treat tumors in numerous other areas of the body.
Brachytherapy can be administered as a standalone therapy or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), and chemotherapy.
Benefits of Brachytherapy
- Brachytherapy is a highly effective treatment for cancer due to its remarkable accuracy in delivering radiation. It offers an extremely targeted and conformal approach, which results in increased efficacy and improved preservation of adjacent healthy tissues. In certain cases, Brachytherapy can also reduce treatment duration and provide an alternative to prostatectomy for challenging cases.
- Additionally, Brachytherapy simplifies palliative treatment options and minimizes the risk of side effects. As a minimally invasive therapy, it has a shorter treatment time, quicker recovery time, and necessitates fewer hospital visits.