High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer

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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer

Posted On: 05-28-2015

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for liver cancer, highly radioactive material is delivered into an inoperable liver tumor. This procedure does not require a hospital stay in between treatments.

Also Known As:

Liver cancer surgery
Shrink liver tumor
Cancer surgery
Brachytherapy
Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) for liver cancer
Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for liver cancer
Internal radiotherapy for liver cancer
Internal radiation therapy for liver cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer:

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

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for liver cancer. Stereotactic body radiation therapy is a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Liver Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for liver 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 Liver Cancer:

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

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