Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) is a specialized form of radiation treatment delivered directly to a tumor site during surgery. This approach allows for high doses of radiation to be administered precisely to the area where the tumor is located while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Here are some key points about IORT: 1. **Timing**: IORT is performed during the surgical procedure, often after the tumor has been surgically removed and before the surgical site is closed.
Iodine-125 (I-125) is a radioactive isotope of iodine, with a mass number of 125. It is produced by the decay of Tellurium-125 and has a half-life of approximately 59.4 days.