Gamma Therapy Intracavitary

Gamma therapy is a method of treating cancer that uses gamma rays to destroy cancer cells. Gamma rays are a form of ionizing radiation that is highly penetrating and can reach deep tissues and organs.

Intracavitary gamma therapy (G-t.) is a form of gamma therapy in which sources of gamma radiation are introduced directly into the patient’s body cavities. This can be done by introducing radioactive sources into the bladder, rectum or vagina.

In intracavitary gamma therapy, radioactive sources are introduced into the patient's body through a catheter that is inserted into the body cavity. The radiation source is then placed in the desired location and fixed in place. After this, the patient receives treatment, which can last from a few minutes to several hours.

Gamma radiation, which is used in intracavitary therapy, is high-energy and can destroy cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue. However, as with any other form of cancer treatment, intracavitary therapy has its risks and side effects. Therefore, before starting treatment, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient and discuss all possible risks and benefits.

Gamma therapy is a type of radiation therapy that is used to treat tumors and other diseases associated with tissue damage. The basic principle of gamma therapy is the use of gamma ray radiation, which penetrates tissues, causing their destruction. This method can be used either alone or in combination with other methods of radiation therapy.

Intrapostural gamma therapy is a method of irradiating tumors located inside a body cavity, such as the brain, liver or lungs. For this purpose, special radiation sources are used, which are introduced directly into the body cavity. These sources emit gamma rays towards the tumor and adjacent tissues.

This method has several advantages over other methods of radiation therapy. First, gamma therapy sources have a narrower beam of radiation and can be precisely targeted to the tumor. This avoids damage to healthy tissue around the tumor. Also, the use of radioactive sources makes it possible to carry out therapy at an early stage of tumor development, when it has not yet grown into the surrounding tissue.

One of the main disadvantages of intralenten gamma therapy is that it requires more precise placement of radiation sources into the body. This procedure can be complex and dangerous, so highly trained medical personnel and high-quality equipment are required to perform the procedure.