Didactics-Postoperative Management of Cervical Cancer

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In this video, the speaker discusses post-operative management of cervical cancer. They mention that there are three main treatment options for cervix cancer, which are hysterectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. They then delve into more detail about the different types of radiotherapy, including external radiation and brachytherapy, explaining how they are typically administered. The speaker also discusses different treatment approaches based on the stage of cancer. They mention two classic trials, one comparing radiation versus surgery, and another looking at the benefits of chemotherapy after surgery. They also touch on radiation fields and techniques, including the use of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) to improve accuracy and reduce side effects. The speaker highlights ongoing clinical trials investigating the use of chemotherapy after radiation in intermediate and high-risk patients. Finally, they touch on the acute and long-term toxicities associated with radiation treatment. <br /><br />No credits were granted in the video.

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Vishal Gupta
May 2019

Keywords

post-operative management

cervical cancer

treatment options

radiotherapy

chemotherapy

clinical trials