What else should I know about brachytherapy?

What else should I know about brachytherapy?

Posted by Avishek

Posted on 7th May, 2024 at 12:03:57 AM

Dr. Prasenjit Chatterjee
Dr. Prasenjit Chatterjee
MBBS, DMRT, MD(BOM) DNB

As for all cancer treatments, you may experience side effects after your treatment. Different people respond in different ways. The type of side effects varies on a number of things, such as the type of cancer being treated, what stage it is, and what other health problems you may have.

Some patients may experience side effects soon after the treatment procedure. These can include bruising, swelling, discharge, or discomfort in the area which has been treated. Or you may feel dizzy or tired. These can be treated with medication and will go away after a short time. Later side effects may occur in a small number of patients and are generally an effect of the radiation itself. Studies have shown that patients in general experience fewer side effects after brachytherapy than with other treatments.

Some people are concerned about the possible effects of their treatment on their family. When temporary brachytherapy is used, no radioactive sources remain in the body after treatment. So, there is no radiation risk to friends or family. With seed implants, e.g. for prostate cancer, only the seeds are radioactive - not the patient. The radiation levels in the seeds are very low, and go away completely over time.

When discussing treatment options, it's always important to ask your doctor about what side effects may occur with the different available treatments.

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