The use of MRI in planning radiotherapy for gynaecological tumours

Abstract

The use of MRI in planning radiotherapy for gynaecological tumours - Cancer Imaging The use of MRI in planning radiotherapy for gynaecological tumours - Parameters that significantly influence results in radiation treatment of gynaecological malignancies are mainly related to the tumour characteristics and the radiotherapy technique used. High-dose radiotherapy requires accurate localisation of the tumour volume and its relationship to surrounding normal tissues. For many years the standard technique used for irradiation of the pelvic area was the four-field box technique which offered the potential benefit of the lateral fields to shield the rectum and small bowel.