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Role of radiotherapy in the treatment of primary vaginal cancer: Recommendations of the French society for radiation oncology

Authors :
C, Chargari
K, Peignaux
A, Escande
C, Lafond
D, Peiffert
A, Petit
J-M, Hannoun-Lévi
C, Durdux
C, Haie-Méder
Source :
Cancer/Radiothérapie. 26:292-297
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2022.

Abstract

Primary vaginal cancers are rare tumours, for which external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy are major treatment tools. Given the complexity of brachytherapy techniques, the treatment should be performed in specialised centres. We present the recommendations of the French society for radiation oncology on the indications and techniques for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy for primary vaginal cancer.

Details

ISSN :
12783218
Volume :
26
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cancer/Radiothérapie
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5e7a853bf668223442e7b69b052aa589
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canrad.2021.11.014