BRACHYTHERAPY AT THE AMETHYST RADIOTHERAPY CENTER

Another laboratory has been opened at the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center in Krakow. Patients can now count not only on teleradiotherapy, but also on brachytherapy.Brachytherapy, also called contact therapy, involves direct irradiation of lesions by placing a radiation source in the tumor or its vicinity. The most important advantage of brachytherapy is its precision - by placing the radioactive source directly near the tumor (or even inside it), it is possible to increase the dose that reaches the tumor lesion, while reducing the exposure of healthy organs to radiation.

The first treatment in the brachytherapy laboratory in Krakow was performed on Thursday, June 5 this year. More patients suffering from cancer of the female organs will start therapy in the coming days. In this case, brachytherapy is a particularly effective method. There is also a gynecological clinic at the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center. All treatment is provided free of charge, under a contract with the National Health Fund.