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🌟 BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT IN TURKEY
Internal Radiation Therapy with Precision and Safety
Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation therapy, is an advanced cancer treatment that delivers radiation directly inside or near the tumor.
By placing a radioactive source close to the affected tissue, doctors can deliver high radiation doses precisely to the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy surrounding organs.
In Turkey, Medicine Park International partners with leading oncology centers equipped with the most modern brachytherapy systems, offering safe and effective treatment for patients from all over the world.
💡 What Is Brachytherapy?
Unlike traditional external radiotherapy (which directs beams from outside the body), brachytherapy places the radiation source directly inside the body, in or near the tumor.
This technique allows doctors to:
Target cancer cells more accurately
Deliver higher doses of radiation safely
Shorten the total treatment time
Reduce side effects significantly
Brachytherapy is often performed on an outpatient basis, and recovery is usually quick.
🧬 TYPES OF BRACHYTHERAPY OFFERED IN TURKEY
Our partner oncology hospitals in Turkey provide all internationally approved forms of brachytherapy:
1️⃣ High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Short sessions (a few minutes) with a temporary radioactive source
Used for prostate, cervical, breast, and skin cancers
Often combined with external radiotherapy for best results
2️⃣ Low-Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy
The radioactive material remains in place for a few days or permanently
Commonly used for prostate cancer (“seed implantation”)
Safe and effective with minimal hospital stay
3️⃣ Pulsed-Dose Rate (PDR) Brachytherapy
A combination of HDR and LDR — radiation is delivered in short pulses
Ideal for cases requiring fine control over dosage and timing
🩺 CANCERS TREATED WITH BRACHYTHERAPY
Brachytherapy can be used as a curative or palliative treatment for many types of cancer, including:
Prostate cancer
Cervical cancer
Endometrial (uterine) cancer
Breast cancer
Head and neck cancers
Skin cancer
Rectal or anal cancer
Esophageal cancer
⚙️ ADVANTAGES OF BRACHYTHERAPY
Patients traveling to Turkey for brachytherapy benefit from a treatment that is both highly targeted and minimally invasive.
Key advantages include:
🎯 Precise targeting of the tumor area
🕒 Shorter treatment duration than conventional radiotherapy
💊 Fewer side effects (healthy tissues are protected)
💪 Faster recovery and better quality of life
🏥 Day-care or short hospital stay
🌍 Affordable and world-class care in accredited Turkish hospitals
🧑⚕️ WHY CHOOSE TURKEY FOR BRACHYTHERAPY
🌍 Internationally accredited oncology hospitals
🩻 Cutting-edge radiation systems (Elekta, Varian, HDR remote afterloading)
👩⚕️ Experienced radiation oncologists and physicists
💰 Affordable packages — up to 60–70% less than in Western Europe
🕐 Quick scheduling, no waiting lists
✈️ Full support from Medicine Park International:
airport transfers, accommodation, translator, and personalized medical coordination
👩⚕️ HOW THE PROCEDURE WORKS
Pre-Treatment Planning
The patient undergoes imaging (CT, MRI, or ultrasound) to locate the tumor precisely.Insertion of Radioactive Source
A catheter or applicator is placed in or near the tumor under local or general anesthesia.Radiation Delivery
The radioactive source (e.g., Iridium-192 or Cesium-137) delivers radiation for a controlled duration.Post-Treatment Removal
The source is removed (for HDR/PDR) or left in place permanently (for LDR).Follow-Up
The oncology team monitors the patient closely through imaging and lab tests.
