Update on radiotherapy in gynaecological malignancies TOG 2017 Flashcards

1
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Is radiotherapy used in treatment of endometrial cancer?

A

Yes > Stage 2 (stromal invasion)

Usually post-op - External beam and or vaginal vault brachytherapy

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Use radiotherapy in cervial cancer?

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Consider from stage 1B (deepest invasion >5mm)
Adjuvant
External beam or intracavity

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3
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Is radiotherapy used for ovarian cancer>

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Limited
Only palliative with symptomatic relapse

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Can radiotherapy be used for vulval cancer?

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Yes in advanced disease +/- chemotherapy

Bracytherapyt or external beam

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