Gynecologic Radiation Therapy: Novel Approaches to Image-Guidance and Management

Viswanathan, Akila N.; Kirisits, Christian; Erickson, Beth E.; Pötter, Richard

Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book summarizes the changed practice of management: treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based approach, endometrial cancer management with an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-10-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540689546

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-68958-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 308