Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy

Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy

The “Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy” is an international and multidisciplinary journal that will publish papers of original research as well as reviews of articles. Main subjects of the journal include: clinical brachytherapy, combined modality treatment, advances in radiobiology, hyperthermia and tumour biology, as well as physical aspects relevant to brachytherapy, particularly in the field of imaging, dosimetry and radiation therapy planning. Original contributions will include experimental studies of combined modality treatment, tumor sensitization and normal tissue protection, molecular radiation biology, and clinical investigations of cancer treatment in brachytherapy. Another field of interest will be the educational part of the journal.

The “Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy” publish original peer-reviewed papers, technical advances, reviews of articles, and point/counterpoint of opinions on controversial issues. Original articles regarding any aspect of brachytherapy always are welcome. Educational papers will be prepared and presented by invited authors. Letters to the Editor-in-Chief are highly encouraged.

The journal is originally published in the print version.

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Current issue

3/2026 vol. 18
 
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Temporary prostate brachytherapy alone or as boost: Single-institution experience on dose-response assessment focusing on sphincter-related urinary toxicity

Original paper

Lukas Goderbauer, Vratislav Strnad, Christoph Bert, Dorota Lubgan, Claudia Schweizer, Rainer Fietkau, Stefanie Corradini, Ricarda Merten, Andre Karius

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 219–228

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164587
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Impact of needle number on dosimetric parameters in high-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy: A single-institution retrospective study

Original paper

Yana Yankova, Kamen Nedev, Nikolay Nedev, Desislav Stoyanov, Boris Enikov, Tsvetomir Angelov, Milen Markov

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 229–235

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164957
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Clinical outcomes after interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy vs. stereotactic body radiotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective matched single-center analysis

Original paper

Sebastian Teich, Anna-Maria Bühler, Sebastian Schäfer, Philipp Geisler, Saskia Spautz, Isabell Prager, Stefan Dietzsch, Ilias Sachpazidis, Dimos Baltas, Christos Moustakis, Nils H. Nicolay, Franziska Nägler, Kathrin Hering

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 236–247

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164138
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Dosimetric impact of intrarectal gas removal by Foley catheter on image-guided adaptive brachytherapy in cervical cancer patients

Original paper

Sansanee Kongkum, Ploy Dangsamak, Pitchayut Nakkrasae, Tissana Prasartseree, Wiwatchai Sittiwong, Wajana Thaweerat, Pittaya Dankulchai

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 248–254

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164563
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Early optical coherence tomography biomarkers of radiation maculopathy following ruthenium-106 brachytherapy for uveal melanoma in long-term follow-up

Original paper

Weronika Mularska, Maciej Rybak, Łukasz Tomczyk, Iwona  Rospond-Kubiak

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 255–260

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164752
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Predicting the efficacy of iodine-125 seed implantation therapy for metastatic lesions of radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer using pre-operative PET/CT parameters: A clinical study

Original paper

Yeqing Jiang, Zhijun Chen

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 261–270

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164063
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Dosimetric impact of computed tomography slice thickness-induced applicator reconstruction uncertainties in three-dimensional brachytherapy for cervical cancer

Original paper

Wei Huang, Haixia Cui, Dongshan Wei, Xiuquan Li, Qiong Wang, Qingfeng Jiang

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 271–278

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164179
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Applicator-dependent differences between TG-43 and a grid-based Boltzmann solver in iridium-192 high-dose-rate gynecological brachytherapy

Original paper

Bojan Pavičar, Andrej Milosavljević, Branko Predojević, Borislava Petrović

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 279–287

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164555
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Geometric accuracy of applicator and needle reconstruction in gynecological brachytherapy using low-field magnetic resonance imaging

Original paper

Tibor Major, Júlia Vízkeleti, Zoltán Takácsi-Nagy

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 288–295

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164049
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Dosimetric comparison of organs at risk exposure in multicatheter high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy vs. VMAT-based APBI for real patient treatment plans

Original paper

Agnieszka Krzystyniak, Rafał Maksim, Kamil Szczecina, Karol Motybel, Viktoryia Petrasheuskaya, Anna Szmigiel-Trzcińska, Anna Kozłowska, Tomasz Filipowski, Dorota Kazberuk

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 296–304

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164605
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Collaborative design and additive manufacturing of a patient-specific high-dose-rate surface mold applicator for upper lip plesiotherapy

Original paper

Bryce Matthew Tan De Guzman, Thomas Niccolo F. Reyes, Leona Marie Francesca Rebosa, Patricia Ong, Vannesza Hendricke Chua, Stellar Marie Cabrera, Maureen Bojador, Warren Bacorro

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 305–313

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.163853
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Orbital hematoma following ruthenium-106 plaque brachytherapy: Potential dosimetric implications

Case report

Efstathios T. Detorakis, George Chondrozoumakis, Georgia Solomou, Theocharis Detorakis, Kostas Perisinakis

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 314–318

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164564
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Three-dimensional-printed template-assisted image-guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer: Technology, dosimetry, and clinical implementation

Review paper

Yuanjie Cao, Imashi Sandupama Wickramage, Chen Li, Qingxin Wang, Wenwen Zhang, Youheng Tan, Wenhui Yu, Ying Liu, Wei Wang, Qingsong Pang, Jie Chen

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 319–333

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164580
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Interventional radiation immune-boosting (iRIB). The role of concomitant interventional radiotherapy (modern brachytherapy) in immunotherapy: A hypothesis-generating systematic review

Review paper

Roberta Muni, Valentina Lancellotta, Bruno Fionda, Enrico Rosa, Piotr Wojcieszek, Roberto Lacovelli, Monica Mangoni, Gabriella Macchia, Alessio Giuseppe Morganti, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Roberto Iezzi, Luca Tagliaferri

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 334–347

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164592
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Modern brachytherapy modalities vs. external beam radiotherapy in post-operative non-melanoma skin cancer: A systematic review

Review paper

Wiedya K. Angeline, Hendriyo, Rudiyo, Juli Jamnasi, Sudibio, Julius Oentario, Vito Filbert Jayalie

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 348–355

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164707
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Comprehensive clinical dosimetry in contact skin interventional radiotherapy (modern brachytherapy): Practical tips and tricks

Original paper

Bruno Fionda, Enrico Rosa, Elisa Placidi, Valentina Lancellotta, Pierpaolo Dragonetti, Maria Concetta La Milia, Martina De Angeli, Francesco Pastore, Mariangela Massaccesi, Piotr Wojcieszek, Frank-André Siebert, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Marco De Spirito, Luca Tagliaferri

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2026; 18, 3: 356–362

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2026.164560
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