Brachytherapy

High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy

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Brachytherapy has been shown to effectively treat low, intermediate, and high-risk prostate cancers.

At UVA, we offer the most precise form of high-dose radiation therapy available: high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDRB) with ultrasound image guidance. We’re one of just a few hospitals in the country offering this advanced approach.

The three-pronged method to deliver high-dose rate radiation therapy with focused, rectal-sparing treatment includes:

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