Radiation Therapy Techniques for Gynecological Cancers: A Comprehensive Practical Guide

Offers clear guidance on delivery of modern radiation treatment to gynecological cancers, focusing on external beam planning and brachytherapy

Covers advanced techniques such as IMRT, IGBT, SBRT, and particle therapy

Conveys the practical experience of the authors and editors in easy-to-follow methods

About this book

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.

Table of contents (10 chapters)

CT and MRI Simulation for Radiation Planning

Pages 1-22

Ayala-Peacock, Diandra N. (et al.)

Anatomy and Target Delineation: Adjuvant and Definitive Radiation Therapy for Cervix Cancer

Pages 23-41

Lim, Karen S. H. (et al.)

Anatomy and Target Delineation: Definitive and Postoperative Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Uterine Cancer

Pages 43-61

Harkenrider, Matthew (et al.)

Anatomy and Target Delineation: Definitive and Postoperative Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Vulvar Cancer

Pages 63-75

Shen, Colette J. (et al.)

3D Planning

Pages 77-106

Damast, Shari (et al.)

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy

Pages 107-139

Lee Burnett, O., III (et al.)

Imaging in the Management of Gynecologic Cancers

Pages 141-164

Meier, Teresa (et al.)

Intracavitary Brachytherapy: Definitive, Preoperative, and Adjuvant (Cervix, Uterine, and Vaginal)

Pages 165-195

Hasan, Yasmin (et al.)

Interstitial Brachytherapy - Definitive and Adjuvant

Pages 197-236

Dyer, Brandon A. (et al.)

Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy and Other Newer Treatment Delivery Techniques for Gynecologic Cancers

Pages 237-276

Feddock, Jonathan (et al.)