Radiotherapy of cervical and endometrial cancer – Prevention and management of lower urinary tract, vaginal, vulvar and pelvic floor dysfunction in cancer survivors

Workshop 9

Workshop Schedule

11:00

Elizabeth Kidd

11:20

Amy D. Dobberfuhl, MD, MS

11:40

Amy D. Dobberfuhl, MD, MS
Elizabeth Kidd

11:45

Stephanie Bernard

12:05

Bertha H Chen

12:25

Stephanie Bernard
Bertha H Chen

Aims & Objectives

Basic
90 minutes
Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) / Voiding Dysfunction
Clinical
Cervical and endometrial cancer Radiotherapy Complications
Providers (MD, NP, PA, RN) who evaluate and care for women with lower urinary tract symptoms, hematuria, prolapse or pelvic floor dysfunction following pelvic radiotherapy.

This course will outline the epidemiology of cervical and endometrial cancer throughout the world. Treatment options will be discussed with an emphasis on pelvic radiotherapy and the latest trends to minimise treatment related side effects. Representative patient case presentations will be used to highlight the urologic, gynaecologic and physiotherapy management options for acute and late complications of radiotherapy on the bladder, lower urinary tract, vagina and pelvic floor.

Learning Objectives

  • 1) What are the potential urinary side effects from pelvic radiation and brachytherapy and how can this toxicity be decreased or minimised for cervical and endometrial cancer patients requiring radiation therapy as part of their treatment? 2) What are the latest trends for managing the acute and late complications of radiotherapy on the bladder, lower urinary tract and pelvic floor? 3) Where should future research efforts be directed to minimise and treat the long term unintended side effects of pelvic radiotherapy in women?

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