Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	8047
Country	United States

Received	2013-12-12 17:21
Peer-Review Started	2013-12-13 08:49
To Make the First Decision	2014-03-26 15:19
Return for Revision	2014-03-28 15:33
Revised	2014-06-23 00:00
Second Decision	2014-07-15 14:55
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
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Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Topic Highlights
Article Title	Image-based brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	John A Vargo and Sushil Beriwal
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Sushil Beriwal, MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC 300 Halket St, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States. beriwals@upmc.edu
Key Words	Cervical cancer; Brachytherapy; Image-based brachytherapy; 3D-planning; Magnetic resonance imaging-based brachytherapy; Groupe Europeen de Curietherapie-European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Working Group guidelines
Core Tip	Brachytherapy is an integral part of radical pelvic radiation therapy for cervical cancer. While image-based planning has gained wide acceptance in external beam radiotherapy, the integration of image-based planning for brachytherapy has lagged significantly. More recently advances in planning software/hardware have lead to increased use of image-based brachytherapy. Herein, we highlight the clinical advantages of 3D brachytherapy planning for cervical cancer. We present multiple modalities for image-based brachytherapy including outcome data and dose constraints. Finally we outline practical guidelines for contouring target volumes and critical organs; and present future directions in image-based brachytherapy aimed towards improving cervical cancer outcomes.
Publish Date	2014-12-11 14:23
Citation	Vargo JA, Beriwal S. Image-based brachytherapy for cervical cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2014; 5(5): 921-930
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v5/i5/921.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v5.i5.921

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