Didactics-Radiation Therapy in Vulva Cancer

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In this video, the presenter discusses the role of radiation therapy in the management of vulvar cancer. They highlight that vulvar cancer is relatively uncommon and often presents in older patients. The management of the disease is based on individualized therapy due to the lack of large randomized control studies. The presenter discusses the factors that influence management, including disease extent and margin status. They emphasize the importance of surgical treatment in early stage disease and discuss the indications for adjuvant radiotherapy to the lymph nodes and primary site. The presenter also mentions the use of radiation therapy in cases where surgery is not possible. They review the results of various studies supporting the use of radiotherapy and highlight the importance of individualizing treatment based on patient factors and available resources. The presenter concludes by discussing the outcomes and toxicities observed in their own institution's experience with radiation therapy for vulvar cancer. No credits are granted in the video.

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Ming Yin Lin
November 2021

Keywords

radiation therapy

vulvar cancer

management

individualized therapy

surgical treatment

adjuvant radiotherapy