Cutting Edge Radiation Technology

Brachytherapy with Afterloading

Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy whereby a radioactive source is brought close to the target tissue, via a natural or created channel. Afterloading is best described as a treatment whereby the radioactive sources are inserted manually into the previously inserted applicator.

Remote afterloading has replaced the use of radium and manual afterloading. To minimize the radiation exposure of  personnel, an electro-mechanical loading device for radioactive sources is developed. The Remote Afterloader automatically places the radioactive source at predetermined positions within the applicator and stores the source between treatments. While the patient is being treated, the personnel is able stay ouside the treatment room to avoid radiation exposure.