During intracavitary brachytherapy for breast
cancer, highly radioactive material is delivered directly into a small balloon
located in the cavity left by a lumpectomy. The material is delivered twice a
day for five days.
Also
Known As:
- Breast cancer
treatment
- Breast cancer
radiation
- Brachytherapy
- Brachytherapy
for breast cancer
- Internal
radiation therapy for breast cancer
- Internal
radiotherapy for breast cancer
- Accelerated
partial breast irradiation
- MammoSite®
Conditions
Treated with Intracavitary Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:
Intracavitary brachytherapy for breast cancer is
utilized to treat breast cancer.
Chemotherapy and whole breast radiation therapy are
non-surgical alternatives to intracavitary brachytherapy for breast cancer.
Mastectomy and high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer are surgical
alternatives to the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Intracavitary Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:
Possible risks following intracavitary brachytherapy
for breast cancer include infection, burns, radiation toxicity, tenderness,
swelling and cancer recurrence.
Prognosis
after Intracavitary Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
intracavitary brachytherapy for breast cancer is good.
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