NEW TECHNIQUES IN THE RADIOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF GYNECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES

The management of patients with gynecological malignancies serves as a prominent example of the importance of multi-modality oncologic thera py. Optimal treatment of these patients requires the skilful implement ation of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The decision to use simple versus combined modality therapy is crucial and best carrie d out in centers in which an experienced and coordinated multidiscipli nary team is available. In this article, we have reviewed the most rec ent data regarding the role of radiation therapy in gynecological mali gnancies and have pointed out those areas where additional confirmator y studies are needed. 1040-872X (C) 1998 Rapid Science Publishers.