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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Posted On: 05-28-2015
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer, highly radioactive material is delivered into or around a tumor in order to eradicate or shrink it. This procedure does not require a hospital stay in between treatments.

Also Known As:

  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Shrink breast tumor
  • Cancer surgery
  • Brachytherapy
  • Interstitial brachytherapy for breast cancer
  • Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer
  • Accelerated partial breast irradiation
  • Internal radiotherapy for breast cancer
  • Internal radiation therapy for breast cancer
  • Brachytherapy for breast cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:

High dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer maybe be performed in cases of breast cancer.

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:

Chemotherapy and whole breast radiation therapy are non-surgical alternatives to high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer. Mastectomy and intracavitary brachytherapy for breast cancer are surgical alternatives.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer include burns, swelling, tenderness, infection and radiation toxicity. It is also possible for the cancer to recur.

Prognosis after High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer:

The prognosis for a positive end result following high dose rate brachytherapy for breast cancer is good.

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