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Brachytherapy

 

Brachytherapy is different to the other radio therapy treatments. Instead of the ionising radiation source being outside of the body, patients have radioactive sources placed inside their body. This procedure takes place within an operating theatre or the nuclear medicine department by drinking a radioactive drink or by IV injection.

1.5 Lead Chevron Bricks/Rails

The chevrons can be layered to any required thickness and due to its unique design offers total radiation shielding.

 

Brachytherapy

1.5 Lead Lined Door

A 1.5 leaf door set is usually used for patient entrance. This allows the passage of the patient trolley.

Brachytherapy