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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal 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:

  • Sinus cancer surgery
  • Shrink sinus tumor
  • Cancer surgery
  • Brachytherapy
  • Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Internal radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Internal radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
  • Brachytherapy for head and neck cancer

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer:

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

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. Pharyngectomy is a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal 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 Nasopharyngeal Cancer:

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

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