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Advantages of Brachytherapy
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Brachytherapy allows dose escalation beyond
that achievable by any form of external beam
(improved local control)
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Allows greater conformity and sparing of
surrounding tissues (minimises toxicity)
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In prostate cancer RCTs demonstrate
brachytherapy dose escalation improves prostate
cancer control
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In locally advanced cervix cancer IGBT results in
improved local control and reduced toxicity