diagnosis and radiation treatment of cancers of the cervix and uterus

4. Cross section anatomy of the female pelvis

5. Cross section anatomy of the female pelvis rectum

6. CT Scans may be useful in showing cancer

7. 1. Ovary, 2. Endometrial Cancer, 3. Uterus, 4. Urinary Bladder, 5. Rectum, 6. Vagina E ndometrial cancer – adenocarcinoma of the lining of the uterus

8. Uterine cancer can spread to lymph nodes

9. Lymph Nodes

12. Guidelines for the use of radiation after a hysterectomy

14. Cancer of the cervix – squamous carcinoma (occasionally adenocarcinoma) uterus Cervix cancer

15. Cervix cancer stages

19. CT scan is obtained at the time of simulation CT images are then imported into the treatment planning computer

20. In the simulation process the CT and PET scan images are used to create a computer plan

21. In the treatment the lasers are used to line up the beam and the patient receives the radiation treatment

22. Radiation for advanced cervix cancer

23. Tomotherapy for Advanced Cervix Cancer

25. Internal radiation devices

26. Radiation Fields and Side Effects Pelvic field Para-aortic Node field

27. Side Effects of Pelvic Radiation Radiation fields Radiation may hit the bowel causing some more bowel frequency, cramps, diarrhea and fatigue

28. Side Effects of Pelvic Radiation Radiation fields Radiation may hit the bladder and rectum causing urinary burning or frequency and rectal irritation Patients may benefit from Imodium, cranberry juice, skin creams and rectal ointments

29. Radiation prescription for # Diagnosis: # External radiation: # Internal radiation: #