Implanting radioactive seeds through tiny tubes directly into the tumor to give high doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues is called

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The technique described is called brachytherapy, where radioactive seeds are implanted directly into the tumor using small tubes called catheters. This allows for high doses of radiation to be delivered to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues. SRS (stereotactic radiosurgery) is a type of radiation therapy that delivers very high doses of radiation to a specific area of the brain, typically in one session. CHART (Continuous Hyperfractionated Accelerated Radiotherapy) is a type of radiation therapy that delivers small doses of radiation multiple times per day over several weeks. Radiotherapy and external beam radiation are more general terms that refer to any radiation therapy delivered from an external machine.

Implanting Radioactive Seeds Through Tiny Tubes Directly into the Tumor