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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
volume with sparing of adjacent normal tissue and has an irreplaceable role in certain …
Influence of geography on prostate cancer treatment
Purpose Several definitive treatment options are available for prostate cancer, but
geographic access to those options is not uniform. We created maps illustrating provider …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Resident training has declined, and procedural exposure is variable. We evaluated whether …