radioactive implant

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Brachytherapy is a medical treatment that uses ionizing radiation to destroy diseased cells, commonly used for cancer. In this procedure, a source of radiation is placed directly within or very close to the area being treated, often through implantation of radioactive "seeds" or needles. This targeted approach delivers a high dose of radiation to the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Radioactive implants are particularly effective for certain cancers, such as those affecting the prostate and uterine cervix. This method is a form of radiotherapy, a broader category of treatments that utilize radiation to combat disease.12345

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Radioactive implants in the form of metal needles or “seeds” are used to treat some cancers, such as those of the prostate and uterine cervix. They can deliver high doses of radiation directly into the tumour with less effect on distant tissues.
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Radioactive implants in the form of metal needles or “seeds” are used to treat some cancers, such as those of the prostate and uterine cervix. They can deliver high doses of radiation directly into the tumour with less effect on distant tissues.
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