Radthera - P3 implantation techniques

Interstitial therapy

tumor is well

localized and can be implanted directly

Intracavitary therapy

when applicators containing

radioactive sources can be introduced into body cavities

Permanent implant

The sources are left permanently in the implanted tissues

Intracavitary therapy

mostly used

for cancers of the uterine cervix, uterine

body, and

vagina.

cervix applicator

basically consists

of a central tube, called the tandem,

and lateral capsules or “ovoids.”