Hofstra University Brachytherapy Discussion

 

1. Brachytherapy has not been in the front page news in recent years in the area of radiation oncology. What are the reasons for this in your opinion? Or if you think otherwise, please provide examples to explain your argument in either scenario.

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2. Electronic source designed brachytherapy provides many advantages compared to the conventional isotope based method. Please provide a brief comparison of the two approaches (electronic and isotope based method) for brachytherapy in clinic.

3. What is the controversy about low dose rate (LDR) and high dose rate (HDR) approach in the treatment of gyn cancers? What is your opinion on the topics? (Hint: Radiobiology on dose rate)

4. What is the latest development on brachytherapy for benign tumors? Provide at least one example to support your argument. Hofstra University Brachytherapy Discussion