Notes in OG8.6 Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in Gynaecology

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Published	10/04/2024	Radiotherapy for cancer is guided by the use of {{c1::tattoos }} placed on the patient's skin after a CT has identified the tumour
Published	10/04/2024	The basic unit of radiation absorbed is a {{c1::gray (Gy)}}, which is {{c2::joules/kg}}
Published	10/04/2024	Brachytherapy refers to {{c1::when the radiation source is in contact with the tumour}}
Published	10/04/2024	Woman with cramp-like lower abdominal pain, increased flatus, mucus and diarrhea after getting radiation treatment for ovarian cancer → {{c1…
Published	10/04/2024	Urinary frequency, dysuria, and difficulty passing urine after receiving radiation for ovarian cancer → {{c1::Radiation cystitis::diagnosis}}
Published	10/04/2024	Prognosis of radiation cystitis → {{c1::resolves with time }}
Published	10/04/2024	These are the long term side effects of {{c1::gynecological radiation therapy }}- Vaginal stenosis - Bowel complications- Vaginal fistu…
Published	10/04/2024	Adjuvant radiotherapy is used for patients with cervical cancer with {{c1::extra-cervical disease at high risk of local and distant recurrence&nb…
Published	10/04/2024	Adjuvant chemotherapy is given to all women with endometrial cancer ≥ stage {{c1::2}}
Published	10/04/2024	In stage 1 endometrial cancer, give radiation if:- {{c1::Histological grade 3 of tumour }}- {{c1::Myometrial invasion > 50% }}-…
Published	10/04/2024	Adjuvant chemotherapy is standard for all patients with advanced stage (≥ stage {{c1::II }}) ovarian cancer
Published	10/04/2024	Standard chemotherapy regime for ovarian cancer → {{c1::Carboplatin + paclitaxel q1m for 6 months::2 RXs + duration}}
Published	10/04/2024	What is the interval debulking protocol for ovarian cancer?{{c1::4}} cycles of chemotherapy → surgery → {{c1::2}} further cycles of chemotherapy
Published	10/04/2024	If a patient with ovarian cancer responded to paclitaxel and carboplatin, but relapsed ≥ 6 months after the completion of treatment, treat t…
Published	10/04/2024	Baseline investigations before starting chemotherapy for gynecological cancer:- {{c1::Renal function }}- {{c1::LFTs }}- {{c1:…
Published	10/04/2024	The main role of chemotherapy in endometrial cancer is treating {{c1::disease recurrence}}
Published	10/04/2024	Treatment for the recurrence of endometrial cancer is usually with:- {{c1::Doxorubicin }}- {{c1::Cisplatin }}- {{c1::Paclitax…
Published	10/04/2024	Cisplatin is given in conjunction with radiotherapy in the primary treatment of cervical cancer because it is a {{c1::radiosensitizer }}
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