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  1. Low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced rectal cancer

    Awaiting development [GID-IPG10412] Expected publication date: 13 November 2025

  2. Low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer (IPG132)

    Evidence-based recommendations on low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves placing small radioactive seeds into the prostate that give off low doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.

  3. High dose rate brachytherapy for carcinoma of the cervix (IPG160)

    Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy for carinoma of the cervix. This involves giving radiation at a high dose rate to the cervix (reducing the timeframe compared with low or medium dose rates) to treat the cancer.

  4. Preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer (IPG531)

    Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

  5. Epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (IPG415)

    Evidence-based recommendations on epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation therapy used to destroy the new blood vessels.

  6. The Oncentra Prostate v4.x for ultrasound‑guided real‑time HDR brachytherapy in men with localised prostate cancer (MIB16)

    NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Oncentra Prostate v4.x ultrasound-guided real-time HDR brachytherapy in men with localised

  7. Brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision (IPG268)

    Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.

  8. High dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer (IPG174)

    Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves using radiotherapy to treat the cancer from both outside of the body and from within the affected area.

  9. Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for early stage rectal cancer (IPG532)

    Evidence-based recommendations on low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for early stage rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus and placing it in close contact with the tumour to kill cancer cells and reduce the size of the tumour.

  10. Axxent electronic brachytherapy system for early stage breast cancer (MIB76)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Axxent electronic brachytherapy system for early stage breast cancer

  11. Low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced rectal cancer (IPG659)

    Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced rectal cancer in adults. This involves using an X-ray tube inserted into the rectum to destroy the cancer cells.

  12. Prostate cancer: diagnosis and management (NG131)

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer in secondary care, including information on the best way to diagnose and identify different stages of the disease, and how to manage adverse effects of treatment. It also includes recommendations on follow-up in primary care for people diagnosed with prostate cancer.

  13. Guidance on the use of coronary artery stents (TA71)

    Evidence-based recommendations on using coronary artery stents in adults.

  14. Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of low-energy contact X‑ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced rectal cancer is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of  research .

    Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of low-energy contact X‑ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced...