Brachytherapy: 6 Common Questions About Focused Radiation Therapy
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<img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=https://media.newswise.com/pio/articles/857451/6ae0f158f3be6_Dr-Aurelie-Garant_09122018_RAD-ONC_3435_857451.jpg&width=100&height=150" alt="Newswise image" />Brachytherapy is a specialized treatment that uses a substance to deliver highly focused radiation therapy directly to or very near a tumor. The goal is to treat the tumor as precisely as possible with less disturbance to surrounding healthy tissues. Brachytherapy is an effective treatment for several types of cancer as well as certain noncancerous conditions.
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