Update on radiotherapy in gynaecological malignancies TOG 2017 Flashcards
1
Q
Is radiotherapy used in treatment of endometrial cancer?
A
Yes > Stage 2 (stromal invasion)
Usually post-op - External beam and or vaginal vault brachytherapy
2
Q
Use radiotherapy in cervial cancer?
A
Consider from stage 1B (deepest invasion >5mm)
Adjuvant
External beam or intracavity
3
Q
Is radiotherapy used for ovarian cancer>
A
Limited
Only palliative with symptomatic relapse
4
Q
Can radiotherapy be used for vulval cancer?
A
Yes in advanced disease +/- chemotherapy
Bracytherapyt or external beam