Radioactive substances include cobalt, radium, iridium, and cesium. Also called Radiotherapy. Remote Afterloading Brachytherapy - A type of radiation treatment where the radioactive source is inserted into delivery tubes from a computerized control unit in a separate, or remote, location after the tubes have been precisely placed for treatment by a radiation oncologist. Treatment port - The place on the body at which the radiation beam is aimed. Tumor - An abnormal mass of tissue.
Tumors are either benign or malignant.
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