What is tandem and ring?
The tandem is a long, thin metal tube that is passed through the cervix, into the uterus. The ovoids are circular hollow capsules and the ring is a hollow ring. Either is placed in the vagina, pressed against the cervix.
What is intracavitary brachytherapy?
During intracavity brachytherapy, an applicator containing a radioactive substance is placed within the body, at or near the site where the tumor is located or was removed. One treatment for cervical cancer is intracavity brachytherapy.
What is a brachytherapy applicator?
Before your first HDR intracavitary brachytherapy treatment, your healthcare provider will place an applicator into your uterus through your vagina. The applicator will hold the radioactive source during your treatments. The applicator itself isn’t radioactive, and you won’t be radioactive between treatments.
What is brachytherapy for cervical cancer?
Brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy) Brachytherapy, or internal radiation therapy, puts a source of radiation in or near the cancer. This type of radiation only travels a short distance. The type of brachytherapy used most often to treat cervical cancer is known as intracavitary brachytherapy.
How often do you get brachytherapy?
You may have treatment twice a day for 2 to 5 days or once a week for 2 to 5 weeks. The schedule depends on your type of cancer. During the course of treatment, your catheter or applicator may stay in place, or it may be put in place before each treatment.
What is a tandem procedure?
This procedure is also called tandem and ovoid implants. The tandem implants are the small, metal tubes placed inside your uterus. The ovoid implants are applications placed on the side of the cervix. Internal radiation is a temporary radiation implant that is removed before you leave the hospital.
How many times can you have brachytherapy?
What is a vaginal ovoid?
The ovoid implants are applications placed on the side of the cervix. Internal radiation is a temporary radiation implant that is removed before you leave the hospital. It gives a concentrated dose of radiation into or near the tumor.
How bad does brachytherapy hurt?
You shouldn’t feel any pain during brachytherapy, but if you feel uncomfortable or have any concerns, be sure to tell your caregivers. Once the radioactive material is removed from your body, you won’t give off radiation or be radioactive.
What do you need to know about tandem and ovoid implants?
This pamphlet gives you information about your internal radiation or brachytherapy (pronounced “Brake-ee therapy”) high dose rate implant. This procedure is also called tandem and ovoid implants. The tandem implants are the small, metal tubes placed inside your uterus. The ovoid implants are applications placed on the side of the cervix.
Where does tandem and ovoid brachytherapy take place?
Tandem and ovoid brachytherapy. You may hear about the use of a tandem, a small metal tube, which is placed inside your uterus to provide treatment to that area if you have not had a hysterectomy. The ovoids are round hollow metal holders that are placed adjacent to cervix for some patients with cervical cancer.
When to see an anesthesiologist for tandem and ovoid?
Before a tandem and ovoid procedure, an appointment will be made for you to meet with an anesthesiologist in the pre-admitting testing center approximately one week before the procedure. At the time of the pre-procedure appointment, blood tests, a chest x-ray or other radiologic imaging, an EKG or additional studies may be performed.
Where are the ring and ovoids located for cervical cancer?
– A ring is a thin tube that forms a circle on one end. An ovoid is a round hollow metal holder. It is placed next to the cervix for some patients with cervical cancer.