To determine:
Similarities between external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy.
Introduction:
External beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy are used for the treatment of cancers. In external beam radiation therapy, high energy radiation beam is aimed at the tumor. In brachytherapy, a radioactive source is placed inside the body.
To differentiate:
Between external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy.
Introduction:
External beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy are used for the treatment of cancers. In external beam radiation therapy, high energy radiation beam is aimed at the tumor. In brachytherapy, a radioactive source is placed inside the body.
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