Development of the GEC ESTRO/ABS Guidelines for Rectal Brachytherapy

The use of rectal brachytherapy is increasing. Two forms of rectal brachytherapy are available; contact brachytherapy using low energy X-Rays (CXB) and high dose rate brachytherapy (HDR-B). The use of a contact brachytherapy boost has been shown in medically inoperable patients to Result in a significantly lower rate of colostomy formation. In the UK approval has been granted by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) for its use for primary rectal cancer control, particularly in elderly patients.
Source: Brachytherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research