Implanting radioactive seeds through tiny tubes directly into the tumor to give high doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues is called

A. radiotherapy
B. CHART
C. SRS
D. external beam radiation
E. brachytherapy


Answer: E

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