Best Doctors for Brachytherapy Treatment in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Brachytherapy is an initial treatment option for oncology patients. It is also called as internal radiation therapy which treats various cancers like head and neck, prostate, breast, thyroid, gallbladder, vaginal and cervical cancers. It is one of the highly effective radiation option for particular type of cancers. Brachytherapy is not advised for patients with metastasized cancers. It is classified as low dose rate (LDR), high dose rate (HDR), and permanent based on the radiation units. It is also classified based on the location of implant placement as intracavity brachytherapy (inside the body cavity near to the tumor) or interstitial brachytherapy (inside the tumor). Some of the unavoidable effects of brachytherapy are constipation, urinary incontinence, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, headaches, mouth ulcers, nausea, and vomiting. If the symptoms prolong or worsen persistently report to your oncologist for management.