Flexible source wire for radiation treatment of diseases

A flexible source wire for the radiation treatment of diseases within a body comprising:

• a flexible, hollow, elongated housing tube having an outer surface, an interior wall surface, a distal end, and a proximal end, said proximal end having an inner surface;
• a backbone wire having a proximal end, provided within said housing tube;
• a capsule inserted into said proximal end of said flexible elongated housing tube, said capsule provided with a distal end;
• a radioactive device inserted into said capsule;
• and
• a plug which seals said proximal end of said housing tube.

A flexible source wire for radiation treatment of diseases within a body comprising:

• a flexible, hollow, elongated housing tube having an outer surface, an interior wall surface, a distal end, and a proximal end, said proximal end having an inner surface;
• a backbone wire inserted into said elongated flexible housing tube;
• a radiation device comprising a source of radiation and encapsulating material wherein said source of radiation is encapsulated in said encapsulating material to provide a sealed source of radiation, said sealed source of radiation provided with a distal end, said radiation device provided within said housing tube;
• and
• a plug which seals said proximal end of said housing tube.