Book chapter
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Vulvar Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer, pp 383-390
01 Jan 2011
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Abstract
The integration of IMRT into the management of gynecological malignancies including that of vulvar cancer affords an opportunity to deliver the prescription dose in a highly conformal manner, while decreasing dose to nearby surrounding structures. Dosimetric studies that compare IMRT and three-dimensional conformal therapy (3DCRT), clearly demonstrate an ability of this technology to decrease dose to the small bowel, rectum, bladder, bone marrow, and femoral heads while maintaining coverage of the target. The translation of these dosimetric studies into clinical practice offer encouraging preliminary results by maintaining tumor control while potentially reducing treatment-related morbidity. However, the widespread adoption of these techniques is not without the potential for problems as they rely heavily on accurate target delineation and set-up reproducibility. Uniform contouring practices are necessary as multicenter, prospective studies are designed to access the outcomes associated with IMRT. This review focuses on defining the volumes to be treated as well as the organs at risk (OAR) to avoid during the treatment of vulvar cancer.
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- Title
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Vulvar Cancer
- Creators
- David A. Clump - University of PittsburghSushil Beriwal - University of Pittsburgh
- Contributors
- A J Mundt (Editor)C M Yashar (Editor)L K Mell (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Gynecologic Cancer, pp 383-390
- Series
- Radiation Medicine Rounds
- Publisher
- Demos Medical Publications; NEW YORK
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology (and Nuclear Medicine)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000299249500004
- Other Identifier
- 991021897378904721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oncology
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging