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Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 6:48 PM IST

PSA is considered to be a good indicator of how well prostate cancer treatment has worked. If levels increase, this can indicate cancer has returned. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

Brachytherapy: Low-risk prostate cancer now finds cure

Prostate cancer could be treated with single dose of targeted radiotherapy.

30 April 2019 9:52 AM IST

Brachytherapy is an adequate upfront, organ-sparing strategy, which is usually associated with only mild to moderate toxicities (Photo: AFP)

Brachytherapy better for penile cancer than surgery

If cancer did return, then this could often be dealt with successfully by a second round of brachytherapy.

8 May 2017 10:55 AM IST