Candidates for Ir-192 brachytherapy typically include patients with localized gynecological cancers that have not spread to distant parts of the body. The treatment is often recommended for patients who:
Have localized cervical or endometrial cancer Are in good overall health and can tolerate the procedure Have tumors that are accessible for brachytherapy placement
A thorough evaluation by a gynecologic oncologist is necessary to determine the suitability of this treatment.