title: Advances in gynecologic radiation oncology.
abstract: Radiation therapy is an important modality in the curative and palliative management of patients with gynecologic malignancies. However, the specific roles of radiation therapy continue to evolve in terms of specific indications, volumes treated, techniques, and integration with other modalities. Retrospective assessments of outcome and prospective clinical trials are necessary to answer questions, generate additional hypotheses, and guide further refinements in the application of radiation therapy. This article focuses on recent literature and ongoing clinical trials in this disease group.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Woodburn
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Randall
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents