Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy for gynaeocological cancer
Sylvia Hanna; Naina Dhana/Counterpart (AUS, 2020)
Sylvia Hanna, Senior Brachytherapist at Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, outlines the radiation techniques specific to gynaecological cancers, the benefits and side effects of different treatments and new developments in this field, alongside Naina Dhana. Recorded at Women's Health Victoria, Melbourne on 19 March 2020. Hosted by Fiona McRae.
(webinar)

Uterine cancer
Radiation Oncology (AUS, 2020)
Information on radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer, including types of treatment, how effective they are, and the possible side effects.
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Radiation
Cancer Survivor Guide (AUS, 2018)
Episode 4 of this podcast explains how radiation therapy works, and the roles of the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapist.
 (podcast)

Understanding radiation therapy: a guide for people with cancer, their family and friends
Cancer Council Australia (AUS, 2021)
This booklet does not go into radiotherapy for specific types of cancer, but provides an excellent introduction to types of radiotherapy, treatment planning and possible side effects.
   (72-page booklet – PDF or hard copy)

An introduction to radiation therapy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) (US, 2014)
This video from the United States gives a clear explanation of radiotherapy processes, which are similar to what a woman will experience in Australia. Acknowledges anxiety and fear of the unknown, and how they can be managed. YouTube sometimes suggests other videos on similar topic. Please be aware that those other videos have not been reviewed for the Navigator and may not be reputable.
 (YouTube video, 17m 34s)

Pelvic radiotherapy
Macmillan Cancer Support (UK, 2021)
Links to information on pelvic radiotherapy, including side effects, follow up and recovery. As this is a UK resource, the support line is not available in Australia, and some of the words they use may be slightly different to word used in Australia.
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Understanding cancer of the uterus: a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends
Cancer Council Australia (AUS, 2021)
This booklet provides a clear explanation of how uterine cancer develops, is diagnosed and treated in Australia. Includes questions you might want to ask your treating team, and suggestions on finding further information. Find information on radiotherapy from page 32.
  (68-page booklet available to download, and in hard copy)

Radiation therapy for uterine sarcomas
American Cancer Society (US, 2017)
This page describes two types of radiation therapy used to treat uterine sarcoma, along with side effects and long-term effects. As this is a US-based website treatments and support services are not available to Australians.
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Radiation therapy for endometrial cancer
American Cancer Society (US, 2017)
This page describes two types of radiation therapy used to treat endometrial cancer, along with side effects and long-term effects. As this is a US-based website treatments and support services are not available to Australians.
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Radiotherapy for womb cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support (UK)
This page, under the Womb cancer section of the website, explains how radiotherapy works, and links to information on different kinds of radiation treatment. As this is a UK-based website treatment and support services are not available to Australians.
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Uterine cancer – patient version
NIH National Cancer Institute (US)
This section of the website explains uterine cancer and its treatment. Includes a short video explaining endometrial cancer. Please remember that as this is a US-based website, statistics are American, and treatments and support services discussed here may not be available to Australians.
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Endometrial cancer
Royal Women’s Hospital (AUS)
This web page explains endometrial cancer, its causes, diagnosis and treatments. Links to downloadable fact sheets and further information.
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