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What does brachytherapy mean?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 1/21/2026

Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment that uses radiation in a very focused way. Instead of sending radiation from outside the body, the doctor places a small radioactive source inside or very close to the cancer.

This allows the treatment to target the tumor directly, helping protect the surrounding healthy tissues. Because the radiation is so precise, treatment is often shorter and can be easier on the body. Brachytherapy is commonly used for cancers such as prostate, cervical, breast, and some head and neck cancers.

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Aims India

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5h ago

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