Updates in the treatment of vaginal cancer

A Jhingran - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, 2022 - ijgc.bmj.com
Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer. A lot of the data used in the treatment of this cancer are
extrapolated from cervical cancer data. Radiation therapy plays a significant role in the …

Definitive radiotherapy with image-guided adaptive brachytherapy for primary vaginal cancer

H Westerveld, N Nesvacil, L Fokdal, C Chargari… - The Lancet …, 2020 - thelancet.com
Primary vaginal cancer is a rare cancer and clinical evidence to support recommendations
on its optimal management is insufficient. Because primary vaginal cancer resembles …

Brachytherapy training survey among radiation oncology residents in Europe

AE Sturdza, M Stephanides… - Radiotherapy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
We aim to investigate the current state of brachytherapy (BT) training among the radiation
oncology trainees in Europe. Material and methods A 22-question online survey based on …

Virtual reality-based simulation improves gynecologic brachytherapy proficiency, engagement, and trainee self-confidence

NK Taunk, NK Shah, E Hubley, S Anamalayil… - Brachytherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT PURPOSE Intracavitary brachytherapy is critical in treatment of cervical cancer
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …

Challenges in the sustainability of brachytherapy service in contemporary radiotherapy

M Swain, A Budrukkar, A Rembielak, T Kron… - Clinical Oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
Brachytherapy has a long history of delivering a highly conformal radiation dose to the target
volume with sparing of adjacent normal tissue and has an irreplaceable role in certain …

Influence of geography on prostate cancer treatment

C Tang, X Lei, GL Smith, HY Pan, KE Hoffman… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Several definitive treatment options are available for prostate cancer, but
geographic access to those options is not uniform. We created maps illustrating provider …

Treatment of cervical cancer: overcoming challenges in access to brachytherapy

K Lichter, C Anakwenze Akinfenwa… - Expert review of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Brachytherapy is an essential component of the cervical cancer treatment
paradigm as it contributes to improved clinical outcomes and overall survival. Yet …

3D printing in brachytherapy: A systematic review of gynecological applications

BP Fahimian, W Liu, L Skinner, SY Amy, T Phillips… - Brachytherapy, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To provide a systematic review of the applications of 3D printing in gynecological
brachytherapy. Methods Peer-reviewed articles relating to additive manufacturing (3D …

The cost-effectiveness and value proposition of brachytherapy

CC Vu, MS Jawad, DJ Krauss - Seminars in radiation oncology, 2020 - Elsevier
Brachytherapy is an effective treatment modality for a wide range of malignancies. However,
brachytherapy utilization for both prostate and gynecologic malignancies has significantly …

Simulation-based learning for enhanced gynecologic brachytherapy training among radiation oncology residents

VM Williams, B Mansoori, L Young, NA Mayr… - Brachytherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Brachytherapy is an irreplaceable component of gynecologic cancer treatment.
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …