Principles of embolization
Key points • Properly identify the indications and goals for the procedure to guide selection of embolic material. • Become familiar with available embolic agents and common uses for each….
ONCOLOGY
Genes and Cancer: Genetic Counseling and Clinical Management
Outline Genetic Alterations in Cancer Mechanisms of Human Gene Mutation Single Base Pair Substitutions and Point Mutations Larger Deletions Insertions Duplications Inversions Translocations Cancer Epigenetics Genomic Imprinting and Cancer Genetic…
Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies
Outline Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology Laparoscopic Surgical Staging of Gynecologic Malignancies Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies Minimally Invasive Surgery Learning Curve Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique Positioning of the Patient…
Germ Cell, Stromal, and Other Ovarian Tumors
Outline Germ Cell Tumors Classification Clinical Profile Staging Treatment Options Recurrences in Germ Cell Cancer Treatment Toxicity Dysgerminoma Endodermal Sinus Tumor (Yolk Sac Tumor) Embryonal Carcinoma Polyembryoma Choriocarcinoma Mixed Germ…
Basic Principles in Gynecologic Radiotherapy
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…
Blood Component Therapy
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…
Staging: Staging of Cancer at Gynecologic Sites
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…
Modified From Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events)
* 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…
Suggested Recommendations for Routine Cancer Screening
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…
Complications of Disease and Therapy
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…
