Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses radiation as a therapeutic tool for the treatment of benign and malignant lesions (radiotherapy). Radiation treatments are directed to a specific part of the body.

There are different kinds of radiotherapy: external radiotherapy and brachytherapy. External radiotherapy consists in the transmission of rays from a radioactive source (isotope) using a treatment beam. The treatment is localized, so that the rays traverse the tissues to reach a specific treatment zone. Brachytherapy uses radioactive sources that are implanted at the precise location of the lesion (e.g. an organ). There are two types of brachytherapy: intracavitary brachytherapy, where the sources and applicators are placed in an existing natural cavity, and interstitial brachytherapy, where the sources and applicators are inserted into tissues using a needle.

Association des radio-oncologues du Québec

President Khalil Sultanem

Administration

Director: Sylvie Pelletier
E-Mail: aroq@fmsq.org

2, Complexe Desjardins, Suite 3000
Montréal, QC, H5B 1G8

Telephone: 514-350-5130
Fax: 514-350-5126

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