Radio and Chemo in gynae cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what HPV causes cervical cancer
A
16 and 18
2
Q
what proteins are connected to HPV cervical cancer
A
E6 and E7
3
Q
staging 1a for CC 1b 2a 2b 3 4
A
1a microscopic 1b visible lesion 2a vaginal involvement 2b parametrial involvement 3 lower vagina or pelvic sidewall 4 bladder/rectum or mets
4
Q
treatment for cervical cancer
A
surgery - LLETZ, fertility sparing, wertheim
radio
chemo
5
Q
planning for radiotherapy (CC)
A
EUA and marker seed insertion
CT planned
stimulator
6
Q
chemo (CC)
A
neoadjuvant
concommitant
palliative
7
Q
drugs for chemo (CC)
A
cisplatin - 40mg/m2 weekly
carboplatin/paclitaxol
8
Q
what is brachytherapy
A
seeds placed in intrauterine tube
ovoids (colpostats)
ring applicator
remotely afterloaded
9
Q
endometrial cancer treatment
A
mostly surgical
10
Q
radio for endometrial cancer
A
adjuvant radio - vault brachytherapy, external beam
