Internal radiation: A procedure in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor. Also called brachytherapy, implant radiation, or interstitial radiation therapy.
Source: National Institute of Health
Internal radiation: Radiation therapy using radioactive materials placed inside the body.
Count: Internal radiation is listed as a: treatment for 15 conditions; alternative treatment for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 0 conditions.
Internal radiation is a type of: Radiation therapy (102)
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