Do you ever alter dose/fractionation for early stage endometrial cancer patients receiving vaginal brachytherapy alone?
And if so, in which situations do you offer differing doses?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
There are several commonly used regimens for vaginal brachytherapy alone. In GOG 249, the following regimens were allowed:HDR 6-7 Gy x 3 fractions, weekly, prescribed at a depth of 0.5 cm from the surface of the vagina.HDR 10-10.5 Gy, x 3 fractions, weekly, prescribed at the vaginal surface.HDR 6 Gy...