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PO0205 Investigation of Inter-Observer Variability of Rectovaginal Reference Point Definition for Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy
Adefres B, Wallington D, Tien C, Damast S. PO0205 Investigation of Inter-Observer Variability of Rectovaginal Reference Point Definition for Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy. Brachytherapy 2024, 23: s96. DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2024.08.140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExternal beam radiotherapyTreatment planning systemCervical cancer brachytherapyObserver 1Inter-observer variationObserver 2High dose rate brachytherapyDose gradientCombined external beam radiotherapyExternal beam radiotherapy doseDose measurementsPhysical doseCancer brachytherapyPosterior vaginal wallCervical cancer patientsBrachytherapy techniquesPlanning systemInter-observer differencesInter-observer variabilityBrachytherapy doseCumulative EQD2HDR-BTVaginal doseBeam radiotherapyVaginal wall
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Brachytherapy impacts on sexual function: An integrative review of the literature focusing on cervical cancer
Chin C, Damast S. Brachytherapy impacts on sexual function: An integrative review of the literature focusing on cervical cancer. Brachytherapy 2022, 22: 30-46. PMID: 36567175, DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2022.10.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual morbidityCervical cancerSexual sequelaeImage-guided adaptive brachytherapyQuality of lifeSecondary preventionCurative treatmentDosimetric factorsCommon symptomsVaginal doseCancer patientsClose surveillanceSexual functionIndirect sequelaeSexual symptomsVaginal morbidityVaginal toxicitySexual dysfunctionAdaptive brachytherapySexual healthClinical interventionsMorbidityCritical organsSequelaeEffect relationship