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Definition
A code set representing the type of radiotherapy treatment given.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N[N] |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
Comments
Guide for use:
More than one radiotherapy treatment type may be delivered during the initial course of treatment; select the appropriate code value.
The difference between the types of radiotherapy relates to the position of the radiation source:
- External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is delivered by directing the radiation at the tumour from outside the body.
- Brachytherapy or sealed source radiotherapy is delivered by placing the radiation source in close proximity to the tumour site.
- Unsealed radioisotopes or systemic radioisotope therapy is delivered by infusion into the bloodstream or by ingestion and is a form of targeted therapy.
References
DeVita VT, Hellman S, Rosenberg SA 2005. Cancer: Principles and practice of oncology, 7th edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 0 |