Introduction Research in interventional radiology has historically been driven by innovation and technological development leading to the conceptualization, investigation, validation, and application of a myriad of novel procedures into clinical…
Key points • Cytotoxic chemotherapy has not proven effective in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sorafenib is the only approved agent for advanced, unresectable disease. • Current studies are evaluating a wide…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
