Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy at Johns Hopkins is often used in conjunction with external beam therapy for a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment. It's particularly beneficial for treating cancers such as those of the prostate, cervix, uterus, vagina, breast, eye, and certain head and neck cancers. The treatment can be either temporary or permanent, with the implants sometimes remaining in the body permanently and gradually losing radioactivity. Johns Hopkins uses advanced techniques including real-time X-ray and MR imaging to enhance the precision of seed placement during procedures, improving treatment efficacy and safety.