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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Esophageal Cancer

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

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Esophageal Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for esophageal 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:

  • Esophagus cancer surgery
  • Shrink esophagus tumor
  • Cancer surgery
  • Brachytherapy
  • Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for esophageal cancer
  • Internal radiotherapy for esophageal cancer
  • Internal radiation therapy for esophageal cancer
  • Brachytherapy for head and neck cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Esophageal Cancer:

High dose rate brachytherapy for esophageal cancer maybe be performed in cases of esophageal cancer and adjunct therapy to esophagectomy.

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy is a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Esophageal Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for esophageal 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 Esophageal Cancer:

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

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