Search Results for: brachytherapy

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  What Is Brachytherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

  December 4, 2023

  LDR brachytherapy or prostate seed implantation is a type of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Brachytherapy Treatment: What to Expect

  August 19, 2015

  Most patients receive external-beam radiation, which is radiation delivered from a machine outside of the body. Learn about one type, brachytherapy online.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, lung cancers, radiation

  

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  Symptoms of Radiation and How to Manage Them

  June 8, 2023

  You may experience side effects after radiation treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms of radiation and how to manage them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation

  April 11, 2023

  Chemotherapy and radiation are two common, highly effective cancer treatment options. Learn more about oncology treatment at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: brachytherapy, chemo, chemotherapy, external beam radiation, radiation, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery

  

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  Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator

  August 16, 2015

  What to expect from your Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator? If you will receive High Dose Brachytherapy using the Syed or Y applicator, you.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, cancer treatment, high dose brachytherapy, radiation oncology, radiation therapy

  

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  What Is Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery?

  January 5, 2014

  Learn how minimally invasive urologic surgery helps people suffering from many kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions including prostate cancer.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Prostate Cancer, Urology

  Tagged with: bladder, kidneys, laparoscopic instruments, laparoscopic nephrectomy, minimally invasive robotic surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, postoperative pain, prostate, prostate brachytherapy, prostate cancer, robotic urology, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, Ronald Benoit MD, UPMC Mercy, Urology Center