MGM Cancer Institute Successfully Treats Stage-II Breast Cancer with Advanced Internal Radiation Therapy
Chennai, June 17, 2026: A major milestone in breast cancer care! MGM Cancer Institute Chennai has successfully treated a 54-year-old woman with Stage-II breast cancer using brachytherapy, an advanced form of internal radiation therapy that helps preserve the breast while minimizing damage to surrounding organs. (L-R) Dr.Alex A Prasad, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, Dr. M. A. Raja, Director and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology and Dr. Sivakumar Mahalingam, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, MGM Cancer Institute Following a lumpectomy to remove the tumour, doctors performed tumour-bed boost brachytherapy, a highly targeted treatment in which thin catheters are placed in the area where the tumour was removed. Radiation is then delivered directly to the site most at risk of recurrence, reducing exposure to healthy tissues such as the heart and lungs. Press Conference Youtube Video link ЁЯСЗ In this case, five catheters were inserted into the breast, and radiation was a...
