Posted on 7th May, 2024 at 12:01:35 AM
There are a number of potential benefits of brachytherapy compared to other options such as external beam radiotherapy or surgery.
The benefits of brachytherapy are:
. Very effective in treating cancer as radiation is delivered in a precise way
. Side effects are minimized due to the targeted nature of brachytherapy
. Minimally invasive technique
. Short treatment times (from 1 to 5 days)
. Short recovery times (typically 2 to 5 days) - people can usually return to everyday activities within a couple of days
. Less frequent visits to the hospital and overnight stays than with other options
Brachytherapy can be used to treat your cancer on its own or in combination with other treatment methods, like surgery or external beam radiotherapy, depending on what is needed for your treatment and what is best for you.
These benefits of brachytherapy can get you back to your everyday life sooner with minimal disruption.
