Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy for Cancer Treatment

Brachytherapy refers to the procedure(s) of placing the prescribed radioactive source directly on or near the affected site via surgical procedure or catheter. Teleradiography and brachytherapy may be used independently or in conjunction with one another.

Garnet Health provides a comprehensive program of brachytherapy including the technology and clinical expertise specifically required for “High Dose Rate Remote Afterloader” (HDR).

High Dose Rate Remote Afterloader Therapy (HDR) is an important adjunct to external beam radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. It has proven to be an effective way to treat proliferative cancer disease of the:

• Breast
• Cervix
• Lung
• Prostate
• Liver
• Brain
• Head and neck tumors

Surviving Cancer

If you or a loved one has cancer, count on our experienced physicians, compassionate staff and live-saving technologies to fight the battle, together with you.

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Cancer Care

With advanced diagnostic services, leading-edge treatment, support programs, Garnet Health has everything you need to take on cancer without leaving the Hudson Valley.

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