The introduction of Cesium-131 represents the culmination of decades of work and millions of dollars of investment. Top medical centers, hospitals and clinics across the United States are now offering this breakthrough treatment for cancer patients.
The word brachytherapy derives from the Greek prefix brachy, meaning “short” or “close,” because the titanium capsules containing the radioisotope are implanted directly...
The introduction of Cesium-131 represents the culmination of decades of work and millions of dollars of investment. Top medical centers, hospitals and clinics across the United States are now offering this breakthrough treatment for cancer patients.
The word brachytherapy derives from the Greek prefix brachy, meaning “short” or “close,” because the titanium capsules containing the radioisotope are implanted directly into the cancerous prostate gland.
Treatment of cancer using low dose radiation or “seed” brachytherapy was pioneered in the 1960’s as an effective alternative to radical prostatectomy.
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