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Internal Radiation Technique

Internal radiation therapy for treating cancer is also known as brachytherapy. The procedure involves placing the radioactive material into or near the cancer site to kill the cancerous cells. Brachytherapy is used in treating various cancers, such as cancers of the brain, breast, thyroid, eye, uterus, gallbladder, skin, head and neck, rectal, prostate, and lungs. The advantages of brachytherapy include an optimal dose at the target site and minimal damage to the surrounding tissues.

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  • Intracavitary Radiotherapy: In Intracavitary radiation therapy, the device with the radiation material is placed in the body tissues. Intracavitary radiation technique is used to treat various cancers, such as cervical or endometrial cancer. The device may be in the shape of a cylinder or tube that can be customized to fit into the specific opening of the body. This device can be placed at the required site by either human hands or a computerized machine. The radiotherapy team confirms the correct positioning of the device through imaging techniques, such as ultrasound or CT scans.
  • MR-Based Hybrid Interstitial Brachytherapy: The insertion of the device containing the radioactive material into the interstitial tissue with MRI guidance is known as interstitial brachytherapy. Several devices are used for interstitial brachytherapy, such as needles, wires, balloons, and small seeds. Hybrid brachytherapy involves the use of interstitial brachytherapy along with Intracavitary brachytherapy. Studies have reported achieving higher target doses and excellent local control with combined Intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy with acceptable side effects.