brachytherapy

British

/ ˌbrækɪˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

a form of radiotherapy in which sealed sources of radioactive material are inserted temporarily into body cavities or directly into tumours

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Maria underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy, external across centres in Swansea and Cardiff and has since been raising money to provide essential provisions for others going through treatment for cervical cancer.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Louise underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and brachytherapy - which is internal radiation treatment.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025

I was offered a choice: radical surgery or brachytherapy.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 13, 2018

This procedure, called brachytherapy, involves making an incision under general anesthesia to implant pellets into the prostate gland that release low doses of radiation slowly over a period of months.

From US News ● Jan. 28, 2015

Similarly, Fleshner said, "if a man is going for brachytherapy, then sperm-banking may be a good idea."

From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2012

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