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<p><br />I got to know about brachytherapy for the very first time last year.<br /><br /><strong>Brachytherapy</strong> is a method of delivering radioactive treatment internally to a cancer site to maximize chances of cure.<br /><br />Simply say, the introduction of treatment to the cancer in a person to increase cure rate.<br /><br />It can be done alone or as a part of other treatment.</p>



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<p><br />&#8211; High dose rate (HDR) : This can be done with the aid of a plastic Catheter inserted under general or spinal anaesthesia via the perineum to the prostate or through the vagina for delivering radioactive substances. </p>



<p><br />&#8211; Low dose rate (LDR): In this, a permanent implant is placed and only for prostate cancer.<br /><br /><strong>Preparation</strong></p>



<p><br>-Patient should be admitted a day before the surgery for enema administration</p>



<p><br>&#8211; Nil by mouth from midnight.<br><br> <strong>After care</strong></p>



<p><br>&#8211; CT and MRI scans will be carried out. <br>&#8211; Patient is nursed lying flat as the implant is in place. <br>&#8211; Strong analgesics like morphine and the likes are administered.<br>&#8211; Heads can be raised during feeding only.<br><br><strong>Removal of catheter</strong></p>



<p><br />&#8211; When removed, patient is monitored to ensure urine is passed freely prior to discharge. <br /><br />I hope this gives you an idea of what brachytherapy is and what is involved.<br /><br />On one occasion, the patient was very dependent on morphine and would scream in pain most of the time.</p>



<p>It is truly hard to see someone in pain all the time. However, I haven&#8217;t seen that much morphine given in a short while. <br><br>The Dr had to intervene and speak with the patient regarding so much morphine given and the risks. The patient still demanded for more. <br><br>Do let me know if you like this health post.<br><br>Do have a look at the <a href="https://www.viviensvoice.com/category/health/">health</a> category</p>



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