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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer

Posted On: 05-27-2015
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for tongue 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:

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

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer:

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

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer by OrangeCountySurgeons

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

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for tongue cancer. Glossectomy is a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for tongue 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 Tongue Cancer:

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

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