Dr. Resham Srivastava is a Associate Director Radiation Oncology at the Medanta Hospital, Lucknow. She did her post graduation from the prestigious SGPGIMS, Lucknow and has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Radiation Oncology.
Interstitial brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy where radioactive sources are placed directly into the tissue of the tumor, rather than inside a nearby body cavity (like in intracavitary brachytherapy).
Involves inserting needles, catheters, or radioactive seeds directly into or around the tumor.
Radiation is delivered from within the tissue, allowing for a high dose to the tumor with minimal exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Temporary implants
Short, outpatient sessions
Multiple fractions
May require hospital stay
Delivered slowly over several hours or days
Common in prostate cancer
Seeds stay in the body and emit radiation over time
Precise dose delivery to the tumor
Preserves surrounding organs
Useful for irregularly shaped or deeply located tumors
Can be used alone or with EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy)
In Lucknow, patients can access advanced interstitial brachytherapy under expert care. With specialists like Dr. Resham Srivastava, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncology at Medanta Hospital, patients receive world-class cancer treatment using modern techniques that ensure higher success rates with fewer side effects.
If you or a loved one is looking for brachytherapy treatment in Lucknow, consult with Dr. Resham Srivastava today. Early diagnosis and timely treatment improve outcomes.
Interstitial brachytherapy is mainly used for cancers like prostate, breast, head & neck, gynecological cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas. It helps deliver radiation directly into the tumor.
The procedure is usually done under anesthesia or sedation, so patients do not feel pain. Mild soreness or swelling may occur afterward, but it is temporary.
Treatment time depends on the type:
Interstitial brachytherapy delivers a higher radiation dose directly to the tumor while protecting nearby organs, often with shorter treatment duration and fewer side effects than external radiation.
Patients in Lucknow can get advanced interstitial brachytherapy at Medanta Hospital under the care of Dr. Resham Srivastava, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncology, who specializes in brachytherapy and precision cancer treatments.