Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine has a state-of-the-art three-channel Selectron low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy unit to treat cancers of the cervix, uterus and nasopharynx. The source container and control system are enclosed in a mobile unit which takes up minimum floor space. This LDR unit can be connected to a range of over 60 different applicators to enable low dose rate intracavitary treatment. Advantages include accurate information regarding treatment and exposure-free loading of sources, eliminating radiation exposure for visitors and medical staff. As a result, patients receive optimum nursing care and controlled radiation delivery while maintaining the advantages of low dose rate therapy.

For More Information...

For more information on the services and physicians in the Department of Radiation Oncology, or would like to refer a patient for services, you may contact us at the following location:

Department of Radiation Oncology
Indiana University School of Medicine
535 Barnhill Drive, RT 041
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5289

Phone: (317) 274-1186
FAX: (317) 274-2486
email:Charlotte Spring; cspring@radonc.uh.iupui.edu

[Keywords: Radiation Oncology, Selectron low dose rate LDR brachytherapy unit, cervix, uterus, nasopharynx, intracavitary treatment]

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