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The video discusses radiation treatment for gynecological malignancies, highlighting the role of nurses in patient education and side effect management. Various types of radiation therapy, including external beam radiation and brachytherapy, are explained, with a focus on the importance of ionizing radiation in damaging cancer cells' DNA. Specific attention is given to gynecologic malignancies such as cervical and endometrial cancer, outlining the role of radiation in treatment protocols alongside chemotherapy and surgery. The webinar covers treatment planning, radiobiology, and factors affecting tissues' sensitivity to radiation. Common acute and chronic side effects of pelvic radiation therapy for gynecologic cancers are detailed, with strategies for managing symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The importance of patient education, comprehensive care, and a multidisciplinary team approach in minimizing side effects and optimizing patient outcomes is emphasized throughout the discussion.
Keywords
radiation treatment
gynecological malignancies
nurses
patient education
side effect management
external beam radiation
brachytherapy
ionizing radiation
cancer cells' DNA
treatment protocols
pelvic radiation therapy
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