Yes: When radiation is delivered to the pelvis it has to be focused on the organ or region to receive the radiation otherwise other structures than uterus can be effected. A good center uses imrt which can focus the beam to virtually hit the target with little radiation spill over.
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See below: Depending on the stage of the uterine cancer the best treatment options may be surgical and/or radiation. Depending on her underlying health quality of life and functional status has Rose ability to conduct her I ADLs and ADLs a radiation course may improve the holiday rely for the long-term these are difficult questions to answer and the team conference with a tumor board may be in order.
Answered 5/9/2014
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