Cervix BT - 2016

Summary

Historical Paris

Stockholm Manchester Fletcher

• Modern intracavitary applicators • Same concept as historical systems; main differences:

• CT, MRI compatibility, materials • Fixed, adjustable components • Smaller channel diameters

Modern

Stockholm Manchester & Fletcher

• I ntracavitary technique alone:

• limited possibility for D adaptation • Interstitial boost superior to EBRT boost • Emerging technologies, further studies needed: • Static and Dynamic shielding techniques • Applicators for catheter – based hyperthermia • Nanoparticle eluting

Mould

Limitations of

IC Applicators

Emerging

Technologies