Radiotherapy in the treatment of carcinomas of vagina

Czech version

Authors: M. Kubecová
Authors‘ workplace: 3. LF UK a FNKV, Praha ; Radioterapeutická a onkologická klinika
Published in: Prakt Gyn 2006; 10(1): 12-14

Předneseno na 25. Kaňkově dni pražských onkologů, Praha 14. 12. 2004

Overview

Therapy for vaginal carcinoma depends on tumor location and size (volume, thickness, depth of invasion). Surgery is limited and we use it in stage I, cancer involving the upper vagina in young women and to salvage therapy of central pelvic recurrence. Radiotherapy using various combinations of teletherapy as well as interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy is generally considered the treatment of choice for most patients. In this paper we introduce suitable treatment modalities according to stage and location of the tumor.

Key words:
carcinoma of vagina — external beam radiotherapy — brachytherapy

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Practical Gynecology

2006 Issue 1