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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Gallbladder Cancer

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

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Gallbladder Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for gallbladder 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:

  • Gallbladder cancer therapy
  • Shrink gallbladder tumor
  • Cancer surgery
  • Brachytherapy
  • Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for gallbladder cancer
  • Internal radiotherapy for gallbladder cancer
  • Internal radiation therapy for gallbladder cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Gallbladder Cancer:

High dose rate brachytherapy for gallbladder cancer maybe be performed in cases of gallbladder cancer and adjunct therapy to gallbladder resection, or cholecystectomy. 

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Gallbladder Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for gallbladder cancer. Cholecystectomy is a surgical alternative 

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Gallbladder Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for gallbladder 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 Gallbladder Cancer:

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

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