Brachytherapy means ___________?

Correct answer: D. Radiation administered interstially through catheters

  • A. Chemotherapy
  • B. Radiation involving normal tissues
  • C. Lasers
  • D. Radiation administered interstially through catheters

Explanation

Brachytherapy is internal radiotherapy in which radioactive sources are placed close to or within the tumour, commonly interstitially through catheters or implanted sources. Chemotherapy and laser treatment are different modalities.

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