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robertkuske

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posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)

What is Breast Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also known as sealed source radiotherapy or endocurietherapy, is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. Brachytherapy is commonly used to treat localized prostate cancer, cervical cancer and cancers of the head and neck.Breast brachytherapy is a 5-day radiation... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 11/13/2008, comments (9)

MammoSite: A Survivor's Story

Dani Ligett (center) with sister Gaby (l) and friend Jane (r) at the 2008 Norris Cotton Cancer Center fundraiser last July. Dani Ligett and I were introduced through our cancer center’s volunteer program. The first time we met, she was lying in a hospital bed with a 24-hour-old tram-flap reconstruction. Within 10 minutes I’d... Read more Chevron

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