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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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2015

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

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2011

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

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

16 December 2014

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus into the rectum. The tube is placed in contact with the tumour and releases a low dose of X-ray radiation (brachytherapy) directly to it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 November 2025

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

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

24 August 2016

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.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

15 December 2021

Recommendation ID IPG415/1 Question Epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) should only be used in the

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

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

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

18 November 2020

NICE encourages further research into preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer. Trials should be designed to provide...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

12 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2006