Patient procedure overview from RadiologyInfo, including what it is, who is involved, equipment, preparation, and procedure experience.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a conventional form of internal radiation therapy in which sealed radioactive sources are placed inside, within, or very near a tumor or tumor bed. Because the source is close to the target, brachytherapy can deliver a high local radiation dose while reducing exposure to surrounding normal tissue compared with treating a larger area from outside the body.
Consensus imaging recommendations for image-guided cervical cancer brachytherapy.
Updated ABS consensus on partial breast irradiation.
ABS consensus on skin brachytherapy patient selection, dosimetry, and utilization.
ABS consensus statement for accelerated partial breast irradiation patient selection and techniques.
Review of APBI with breast brachytherapy, patient selection, and techniques.
ABS patient overview describing precision, how brachytherapy works, benefits, and treatment types.
FAQ on temporary/permanent brachytherapy, breast treatment schedules, prostate/cervical effectiveness, and side effects.
NCI patient page explaining internal radiation therapy, types, placement techniques, safety precautions, and common cancers treated.
NCI cervical treatment page noting both external and internal radiation/brachytherapy are used for cervical cancer.
NCI dictionary definition listing implants and common cancers treated.
NCI breast radiation page describing brachytherapy/internal radiation and APBI approaches.
SEER training overview listing common and occasional cancers treated with brachytherapy.
ABS patient explanation of seed implantation and common uses including prostate, cervical, and endometrial cancer.