What is brachytherapy? Brachytherapy is a non-surgical method of treating cancer where we place tiny radiation sources directly into the prostate and tumour in order to kill the cancer cells. The name comes from the Greek word for short distance and refers to the way that the radiation is contained so that it can only affect tissues in the immediate vicinity – hence, a short distance. This is opposed to other forms of radiotherapy that are more indiscriminate and can cause collateral damage to healthy tissue. How it works It has long been known that radiation can kill cancerous tumors. The problem has always … Continue reading Brachytherapy