What is Brachytherapy (High Dose Rate)?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Radiation Therapy
Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation, is a type of radiation therapy where the source of radiation is implanted in the body as close to the cancer as possible.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer | 4 | 2 | |
| Breast cancer | 3 | 0 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 2 | 4 | |
| Bone metastases | 1 | 0 | |
| Squamous cell throat cancer | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Brachytherapy (High Dose Rate)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Cataracts | 1 | |
| Decreased saliva | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Proctitis | 1 | |
| Sacral stress fracture | 1 |
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