What is Brachytherapy (Internal Seed Implants)?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 6 | 2 | |
| Cervical cancer | 2 | 1 | |
| Breast cancer | 1 | 2 | |
| Endometrial stromal sarcoma | 1 | 0 | |
| Lung cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Melanoma | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Brachytherapy (Internal Seed Implants)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blood in urine (hematuria) | 1 | |
| Difficulty urinating (dysuria) | 1 | |
| Erectile dysfunction | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Painful urination | 1 | |
| Radiation cystitis | 1 |
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