Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy, which literally means “short therapy”, involves the implantation of radioactive sources in or near a tumor, a procedure which typically involves the collaboration of a surgical oncologist and radiation oncologist. A full range of brachytherapy treatment options are available for treating cancers of the prostate, breast cervix, uterus, vagina, head and neck, soft tissues, brain, and eye. In fact, with the availability of both high dose rate (HDR) and low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy technology and expertise, virtually any area of the body can be implanted if appropriate. Brachytherapy is often used as a “boost” in conjunction with external beam radiation, particularly for locally advanced cancers.