An overview of brachytherapy in cancer management.
Brachytherapy for cancer patients has been enjoying a resurgence in recent years. The impetus for this renewed interest has been the development of new, more versatile radiation isotopes, new brachytherapy techniques, and the advent of sophisticated computerized dosimetry. The authors present an overview of state-of-the-art brachytherapy.
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Department of Radiation Oncology William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI.
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D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy