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The Promise of Precision: How Brachytherapy is Changing Cancer Treatment
Category: Health
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2026-02-12 11:00:00
Description: the-promise-of-precision-how-brachytherapy-is-changing-cancer-treatment

Brachytherapy is an inside-out radiation approach to treating tumors that may offer advantages over external beam radiation in some situations. Samuel Marcrom, M.D., a radiation oncologist, discusses how brachytherapy differs from external beam radiation including its situational advantages and challenges, as well as common uses. He explains patient selection, treatment logistics, and the UAB patient experience.
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