High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer

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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer

Posted On: 05-28-2015

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical 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:

Cervical cancer surgery
Shrink cervix cancer
Cancer surgery
Brachytherapy
Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Internal radiotherapy for cervical cancer
Internal radiation therapy for cervical cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer:

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

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Hysterectomy is a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer:

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

Prognosis after High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer:

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

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