Principles of radiotherapy

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This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.

This course provides a basic introduction to the principles of radiotherapy and treatment delivery, its role within the treatment of gynaecological malignancy and the impact of treatment upon the patient.

Course overview Authors Audience Related guidelines

When you have completed this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • how radiotherapy works
  • how radiotherapy can be delivered
  • indications for radiotherapy in gynaecological malignancies
  • the patient journey through radiotherapy treatment
  • important side effects of radiotherapy

Dr Juliette Anderson FRCR (2022)

Juliette Anderson is a Consultant in Clinical Oncology at St James’s Leeds Cancer Centre. She has a special interest in Gynaecological and Urological Cancer.

Dr Zainul Abedin Kapacee (2022)

Zainul Kapacee is a Specialty Trainee registrar in Clinical Oncology at Leeds Cancer Centre.

Dr Samuel Briggs (2022)

Samuel Briggs is a Specialty Trainee registrar in Clinical Oncology at Leeds Cancer Centre.

This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations.

Cancer Reseach UK. Women's Cancers (Gynecological Cancer) [Accessed August 2023].

Macmillan Cancer Support. Information and Support [Accessed August 2023].

Macmillan Cancer Support. Guidance on Long Term Consequences of Treatment for Gynecological Cancer. Part 1: Pelvic Radiotherapy [Accessed August 2023].

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