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Brachytherapy consultation with an African patient

Oncology & advanced treatments

Brachytherapy

A form of radiotherapy in which the radiation source is placed in contact with the area to be treated.

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About the specialty

Brachytherapy places a radioactive source as close as possible to the tumour, temporarily or permanently, to deliver a high dose to a limited area.

The indication is decided by the radiotherapy team. Polycrabat Sevamed directs the patient and coordinates their stay.

Main conditions treated

  • Certain gynaecological cancers
  • Certain prostate cancers
  • Certain skin cancers
  • Combination with external radiotherapy
  • Additional treatment after surgery
  • Situations decided at a multidisciplinary meeting

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

  • Radiotherapy consultation
  • Planning imaging
  • Placement of the source
  • Check-up and follow-up

Depending on the medical indication, the technique concerned is offered within the Polycrabat Sevamed network. Its availability in a specific facility is confirmed by the coordination team on a case-by-case basis.

The patient pathway

  1. 01
    File reviewAnalysis of reports, imaging and available results.
  2. 02
    Multidisciplinary discussionJoint opinion of the disciplines concerned on the strategy.
  3. 03
    Assessment and imagingTests needed for the treatment decision.
  4. 04
    TreatmentSurgery, medical treatment, radiotherapy or a combination according to the strategy.
  5. 05
    MonitoringFollow-up of treatment effects and tolerance.
  6. 06
    Follow-up and referring doctorContinuity with the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

Brachytherapy is decided jointly by the radiation oncologist, oncologist, surgeon and medical physicist.

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Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

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International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.

International patientsMedical evacuation to Morocco

Second medical opinion

Have you already received a treatment proposal? You can send your medical file so that it can be referred to the expertise suited to your situation.

No automated diagnosis and no guaranteed timeframe: the file is reviewed by the medical team concerned.

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The information on this page is general and does not replace a doctor’s advice. The indication for a test, treatment or procedure is decided by the doctor after reviewing the file and examining the patient.

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Our teams are here to support you and direct you to the care suited to your situation.

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