Which of the following is used for permanent interstitial implant brachytherapy?
Correct Answer: Cesium 133
Description: Ans. b (Cesium 133). (Ref Introduction to Radiotherapy by Rafla, 7)Following are the methods of treating with radiotherapy:# External radiations is teletherapy# Brachytherapy# Systemic radiotherapyBRACHYTHERAPY (internal radiation therapy/short distance therapy)# Definition : source of emission is within the body/tumor# It is sealed (Platinum coated) sources placed within or near to the tumor for therapy.# It includes:- Interstitial- Intracavitary- Mould therapy# Interstitial radiations- Removable/temporary sources or implants* Iridium-192 (HDR)* Cesium (137 Cs) - LDR* Cobalt (60Co)* Californium* Radium* Tantalum- Permanent sources or implants* 131Cs* Yttrium* Gold* 1125* Radon* Palladium--(Mnemonic: CY GRIP)-# Intracavitary radiations- Removable:* Radium* Cesium 137* Cobalt - 60- Permanent:* Colloidal radioactive gold* Yttrium* Radioactive iodine (131 I)Agents used in Systemic radiation therapy: Iodine (I31 I), Phosphorous (32p), Yttrium, Strontium, Samarium, Rhenium.
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