6 RiversideHealthcare.org Advancements in cancer treatment are evolving daily. This is especially true inside the doors of Riverside Cancer Institute, where Brachytherapy is now offered. Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat various types of cancer, including uterine, cervical, vaginal and skin cancers. Unlike traditional external beam radiation, Brachytherapy involves placing a radioactive source directly inside or onto the tumor or target, allowing for a highly effective treatment that minimizes radiation damage to healthy tissues abutting or adjacent to a tumor. “The Brachytherapy program at Riverside is the only one in the region,” says Issra Rashed, MD, radiation oncologist with Riverside Cancer Institute. “We are excited to provide this new technology in combination with our exemplary expertise and existing state-of-the-art technology to ensure our communities have access to comprehensive cancer care.” A targeted and effective approach Brachytherapy to treat cancer
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