I-125 seeds Flashcards

1
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indication

A

brachytherapy for head neck lung panceas and prostate cx

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2
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treats

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residual tumors after RT and reocurring tumors

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3
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use for localization and

A

eye plaque

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4
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hwo to implant and how long d othey stay in and what are contraindications

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via US guidance and about 10 months and inb tumors with poor conditions (ulcerated) and in areas of potential migration do

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6
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dose determined via

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dosimetry- total dose to irradiate tissue and number and placement of seeds

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