Underutilization of brachytherapy for cervical cancer in the United States.
Brachytherapy
; 22(1): 15-20, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-36504160
ABSTRACT
Brachytherapy is a critical component of the definitive management of cervical cancer and allows for the safe delivery of about half of the total effective radiation dose needed for optimal outcomes. Moreover, the dose distribution of brachytherapy is highly conformal, allowing for a therapeutic index currently unmatched by alternative techniques. However, a modern brachytherapy program requires special equipment, infrastructure, and procedural expertise. Unfortunately, multiple lines of evidence suggest that brachytherapy is currently underutilized in the United States. In this review, we examine the importance of brachytherapy, contemporary recommendations, and avenues for growth.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Braquiterapia
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Neoplasias do Colo do Útero
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Brachytherapy
Assunto da revista:
RADIOTERAPIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article