The role of HDR brachytherapy in palliative treatment of patients with advanced cancer

Joanna Terlikiewicz; Roman Makarewicz

Vol 5, No 2 (2006): Polish Palliative Medicine

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Published online: 2006-05-25

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The role of HDR brachytherapy in palliative treatment of patients with advanced cancer

Joanna Terlikiewicz, Roman Makarewicz

Advances in Palliative Medicine 2006;5(2):62-70.

Vol 5, No 2 (2006): Polish Palliative Medicine

Artykuły poglądowe

Published online: 2006-05-25

Abstract

Brachytherapy, also known as sealed source radiotherapy is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the tumour tissue. It is a useful palliative method in treatment of lung, esophageal, breast, gynecological, brain and some head and neck cancers. In this paper we review clinical indications, treatment results, application methods and complications of brachytherapy in palliative treatment.