Outline Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation Radiation Units Radiation Physics Energy Deposition Sources of Radiation Photon Interactions Radioactive Decay Inverse Square Law Depth Dose Characteristics of Radiation Radiobiology Structural Changes Radiosensitivity…
Despite the recent increase in the use of hematopoietic growth factors, transfusion therapy plays an important role in caring for oncology patients, particularly now that more effective treatment regimens have…
Cervix Uteri, Corpus Uteri, Ovary, Vagina, Vulva, Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors, and Fallopian Tube In 1976, the American Joint Committee adopted the classification of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics…
* CTCAE v4.0 incorporates certain elements of the MedDRA terminology. For further details on MedDRA, refer to the MedDRA MSSO website ( http://www.meddramsso.com ). (version 4.0) U.S. Department of Health…
Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer screening should begin at age 21 years. Cytologic screening is recommended every 2 years for women ages 21 to 29 years with either conventional or liquid-based…
In patients with cancer, malnutrition may appear simultaneously with the disease. Patients with cancer often exhibit anorexia because of decreased nutritional intake with resultant weight loss. There may be an…
Outline Disease-oriented Complications Hemorrhage Urinary Tract Complications Gastrointestinal Complications Venous Thromboembolic Complications Biliary Obstruction Treatment-related Complications Surgical Radiation Therapy Key Points 1. Women with gynecologic cancers can have significant complications…
Outline Targeted Therapy Foundation of Targeted Therapy Targeted Agents Angiogenesis Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors Agents Targeting the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pathway Agents Targeting…
Outline Background and Epidemiology of Cancer in Pregnancy Report From the European Society of Gynecological Oncology Cancer in Pregnancy Task Force The More Common Solid Tumors in Pregnancy Cervical Cancer…
Outline Historical Overview General Principles Cell Cycle Control and Growth Kinetics Dynamics of Chemotherapy Pharmacologic Principles Drug Interactions Drug Resistance Calculation of Dosage Categories of Drugs in Current Use Alkylating…
