interstitial radiation therapy

Definition / meaning of interstitial radiation therapy

A type of internal radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into a tumor or body tissue.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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