brachytherapy cancer

Brachytherapy is a type of radiation treatment for cancer where radioactive sources are placed inside the body near the tumor. It's effective for various cancers like prostate, cervical, breast, and more.

• Permanent Brachytherapy: Radioactive seeds are implanted permanently.
• Temporary Brachytherapy: Radioactive sources are inserted temporarily using catheters or needles.

• High Dose Rate (HDR) or Low Dose Rate (LDR) treatments are common.
• HDR treatment involves short bursts of radiation over several sessions.
• The procedure is relatively short, but patients may stay in the hospital for a day or two for multiple treatments.

• Direct delivery of radiation to the tumor.
• Shorter treatment duration compared to external radiation.
• Minimal disruption to daily life post-treatment.

• Effects may last for months or years and include menopause, bladder/intestinal issues, sexual changes, etc.

• India offers world-class facilities, English-speaking staff, and shorter waiting times.
• Government facilitates medical tourism with visa extensions for treatment.

The average cost in India is around USD 2100, but factors like location, patient's condition, and hospital type may influence the overall cost.

• The Novalis Tx radiosurgery system is an advanced technology used to treat both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions quickly and precisely.

• Novalis Tx uses high-tech radiation delivery, motion management, and image-guidance tools.
• Patients lie on a table while the machine rotates around them, delivering shaped beams from various angles to target tumors.
• The goal is to match the radiation beam to the tumor's shape, destroying it while sparing nearby healthy tissue.
• The number of treatments depends on the tumor's size, shape, and location.

Includes various cancerous and non-cancerous conditions such as brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, spine metastases, Parkinson’s disease, and more.

• Non-invasive: Provides a comfortable alternative to other radiosurgery systems without requiring immobilization.
• Precise: Delivers radiation accurately, considering patient movements and breathing, while protecting healthy tissue.
• Personalized: Tailored treatments for individual patients, especially those with deep-seated tumors or untreatable conditions.
• Fast: Treatments can be completed in just 15-20 minutes, either as a series or one-time session.