What is it called when radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated?

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2026-05-10 13:15

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The most general term is "radiotherapy", or "radiation therapy", but that term would also include external sources of radiation being used to irradiate the target tissue. When radioactive sources are implanted to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation, the term "brachytherapy" is used.

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