Brachytherapy for Cancer of the Endometrium

Check in for your treatment at the Radiation Reception Desk.

You will be met by a Radiation Therapist who will explain what will happen.

You will change into a hospital gown and be taken into the brachytherapy room, where there is an x-ray machine and other monitors.

• You will lie down and your legs will be placed in stirrups, like it would be for a pelvic exam.
• The Radiation Oncologist may do a pelvic exam before inserting the treatment applicator.
• Tubes connect the treatment machine to the applicator.
• The Radiation Therapist will secure the applicator in place.
• If needed, x-rays will be taken.
• The radiation source moves through the tubes to give you your treatment.
• During this time, you will be alone in the room, but we can see you on our monitors, and hear/talk to you through an intercom.
• When your treatment is finished, the radiation source moves back to the machine and the applicator is taken out.

• You will not be radioactive.
• You can go home as soon as the procedure is over.
• Drink 8 – 12 cups of liquid each day, for the next 2-3 days.
• Some spotting or bleeding from the vagina is normal. We will provide you with a pad.
• You may have some cramping, which should stop by the end of the day.
• You will be given a vaginal dilator (with instructions) to begin to use 1 – 2 weeks after your radiation therapy is done.
• You can have sexual intercourse (sex) when you feel comfortable.

If you get any of these side effects:

• A fever
• Severe abdominal (belly) pain
• A lot of bleeding
• Cannot urinate (pee)

Use this resource for your information only. It does not replace medical advice from your doctor or other healthcare professionals.  

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