Afterloading: The Technique That Rescued Brachytherapy
Journal Article
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· International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Although brachytherapy had been established as a highly effective modality for the treatment of cancer, its application was threatened by mid-20th century due to appreciation of the radiation hazard to health care workers. This review examines how the introduction of afterloading eliminated exposure and ushered in a brachytherapy renaissance.
- OSTI ID:
- 22462339
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Vol. 92, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2015 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0360-3016
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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