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Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists have extensive experience caring for people considering brachytherapy treatment for cancer. Mayo Clinic specialists draw on this knowledge to provide you with exactly the care you need. Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, radiation oncologists work with other experts, such as radiologists, pathologists, oncologists and surgeons to provide whole-person care for those undergoing brachytherapy. Other professionals are included as needed. Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Mayo Clinic doctors have access to the latest approaches to planning and delivering brachytherapy treatments for cancer. Mayo Clinic's radiation oncology professionals tailor treatment to your specific situation. After the radiation oncologist identifies the areas of cancer to be treated, radiation therapy is carefully planned and simulated before actual treatment to minimize the dose of radiation to normal tissues. Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists are respected for their skill and experience in using brachytherapy to treat many types of cancer. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors perform more than 250 brachytherapy procedures. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognizes scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists are respected for their skill and experience in using brachytherapy to treat many types of cancer. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors perform more than 250 brachytherapy procedures. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognizes scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is ranked highly performing for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Locations travel and lodging
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