Brachytherapy for me involved placing a strong radioactive source in the vagina for a few minutes each session. The radiation does not penetrate very far, so you get a strong dose of radiation in the vagina and surrounding tissue without widespread tissue damage. It was painless.

Brachytherapy is a focused radiation. As opposed to radiating the pelvis.

After 25 radiation I had brachytherapy twice. All the scanning took place on a separate day. They did a set up trial to determine the best size device to use. They practiced with insert. The day of there was no measurements or scans. The day of was just the metal tapon insert and wires attached, leave it in place for 10 min and remove. 30 min total. I know there are different types of treatment. Maybe that one is the longer procedure.

Laying still for 3 hours? That seems like a very hard thing to do. I would either have to pee or have the sensation. Curious if they have anything to help stay still. My Dr hasn't recommended, asking in case it becomes an option.

Thank you, good information.