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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy involves placing a radioactive source in or near the tumor itself, thereby delivering a localized, highly precise dose of radiation. Given on an outpatient basis, “HDR” can be used to treat different types of cancers, including lung, gynecologic, breast, esophageal, and prostate.


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