... For HDR brachytherapy, the radiation source is put into place for about 10 to 20 minutes at a time, and then removed. This ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/treatmenttypes/radiation/radiationtherapyprinciples/radiation-therapy-principles-how-is-radiation-given-internal-radiation
... There are 2 types of brachytherapy: low-dose rate (LDR) and high-dose rate (HDR). ... In HDR brachytherapy, the radiation is more intense. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/uterinesarcoma/detailedguide/uterine-sarcoma-treating-radiation-therapy
... LDR is less commonly used now in this country. In HDR brachytherapy, the radiation is more intense. Each dose takes ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometrial-uterine-cancer-treating-radiation
... h. HDR brachytherapy Search. see high-dose rate brachytherapy. health care power ... also called HDR brachytherapy. A form of ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=h
... High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy allows a person to be treated for only a few minutes at a time with a powerful radioactive source that is put in ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/treatmenttypes/radiation/understandingradiationtherapyaguideforpatientsandfamilies/understanding-radiation-therapy-internal-radiation-therapy
... H. HDR brachytherapy Search. see high-dose rate brachytherapy. health care power ... also called HDR brachytherapy. A form of ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=H
... In high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, the pellets give off a lot of radiation in a short time, and so stay in place for only minutes at a time. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/sarcoma-adultsofttissuecancer/detailedguide/sarcoma-adult-soft-tissue-cancer-treating-radiation-therapy
... For high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, the doctor leaves the radioactive material near the tumor for a few minutes at a time, which may require ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/esophaguscancer/detailedguide/esophagus-cancer-treating-radiation
... With HDR intracavitary brachytherapy, the radiation source is still placed in a cylinder, but it doesn't need to stay in place for long. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/vaginalcancer/detailedguide/vaginal-cancer-treating-radiation-therapy
... higher Gleason score). Temporary (high dose rate, or HDR) brachytherapy. This is a newer technique. Hollow needles are ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-radiation-therapy
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