Brachytherapy is_____________?

Correct answer: C. Irradiation of tissues by implants within the tissues

  • A. Irradiation of tissues from a distance
  • B. Irradiation of tissues from a distance of 3 cm
  • C. Irradiation of tissues by implants within the tissues
  • D. Irradiation of tissues by radiopharmaceuticals

Explanation

Brachytherapy is internal radiotherapy, in which radioactive sources are placed within or immediately beside the tumour tissue. External-beam irradiation delivers radiation from a machine outside the body.

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