What is bradytherapy?

Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy that involves placing radioactive material inside or near the tumor. This allows for a high dose of radiation to be delivered to the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Brachytherapy is often used to treat cancers of the cervix, uterus, prostate, and eye. It can also be used to treat other types of cancer, such as skin cancer, head and neck cancer, and lung cancer.

There are two main types of brachytherapy:

* Interstitial brachytherapy involves placing radioactive material directly into the tumor.

* Intracavitary brachytherapy involves placing radioactive material in a body cavity near the tumor.

The type of brachytherapy that is used depends on the location and size of the tumor.

Brachytherapy is typically given in a series of treatments. The length of each treatment and the number of treatments needed will vary depending on the type of cancer being treated.

Brachytherapy can be a very effective treatment for cancer. It is often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery and chemotherapy.