556 / 604
Palliation using brachytherapy………
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2
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20% 20%
20%
20%
20%
1. Patient must be fit for
general anaesthetic
2. Can be used for
reirradiation in NSCLC
3.
Is best in conjunction with
a stent in oesophageal
cancer
4. A three fraction schedule is
best in oesophageal BT
5. Prevents oesophageal
strictures
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