Radiation Oncology Basics — Flashcards

I_____ is used for brachytherapy.

_____ was the first isotope used in radiotherapy

Which CNS tumors are managed using Gamma Knife?_____

Brachytherapy delivers a _____ amount of radiation than teletherapy in a localized area

Mechanism used to counteract respiratory movement in radiotherapy is called _____

Which isotope is commonly used for external beam radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer patients?_____

_____ is the latest treatment option for acoustic neuroma

What form of radiation therapy is used in the management of mycosis fungiodes?_____

_____ are the most common form of radiation used in radiotherapy

_____ is the most commonly used radioactive agent for brachytherapy in carcinoma cervix.