Is the MammoSite RTS similar to conventional brachytherapy?
The MammoSite RTS is a device that delivers brachytherapy, a term applied to the process of delivering radiation from within. Conventional brachytherapy has not been widely accepted by physicians and patients because of its invasiveness and complexity. Conventional brachytherapy requires the use of 14 to 20 catheters and is complex for the physician to perform. In contrast, MammoSite RTS enables treatment to be delivered with a single balloon catheter, and the procedure is relatively quick and simple to perform.
