Radiation Therapy Techniques for Gynecological Cancers

This book is a practical guide to the use of modern radiation therapy techniques in women with gynecological cancers. Step-by-step instruction is provided on simulation, contouring, and treatment planning and delivery for cancers of the cervix, endometrium, vagina, and vulva. Beyond external beam radiation delivery, full details are presented on three-dimensional brachytherapy at all sites for which it is applicable. Moreover, in-depth guidance is offered on the various advanced techniques of radiation delivery, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image guidance for external beam and brachytherapy, and stereotactic body radiotherapy.  Radiation therapy is a critical component of the multidisciplinary management of gynecological tumors. With modern technology, both external beam radiation and brachytherapy can be delivered in a highly conformal way. This requires precise contouring and accurate planning techniques. In clearly describing the indications for and the delivery of quality radiation therapy for gynecological tumors, this book will benefit radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and radiotherapy residents.

CONTENTS

CT and MRI Simulation for Radiation Planning.- Anatomy and Target delineation – definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for cervix cancer.- Anatomy and Target delineation – definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for uterine cancer.- Anatomy and Target delineation – definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for vulvar cancer.- Three-Dimensional Planning Techniques- Pelvic and extended field.- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy - Pelvic and extended field.- Imaging in the Management of  Gynecologic Cancers.- Radiation Therapy Techniques for Gynecological Cancers: A comprehensive approach.- Interstitial  brachytherapy-Definitive and adjuvant.- SBRT  and other newer miscellaneous treatment delivery techniques.