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    • Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Non-Cancerous Blood Disorders
    • –– Anemia
    • –– Bleeding Disorders
    • –– Blood Clotting Disorders
    • –– Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
    • View All
    • Leukemia
    • Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Non-Cancerous Blood Disorders
    • –– Anemia
    • –– Bleeding Disorders
    • –– Blood Clotting Disorders
    • –– Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
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Day: June 22, 2026

How Doctors Personalize Brachytherapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma to Protect Healthy Tissue

Doctor examining a facial squamous cell carcinoma while planning personalized brachytherapy treatment.

Brachytherapy is a focused form of radiation that treats a defined area while limiting exposure to nearby healthy tissue. That precision matters when squamous cell carcinoma shows up on places like the face, ears, scalp, or lower legs, where skin can be sensitive and healing can be unpredictable. Personalization is what turns a general plan […]

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