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Image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (IGABT) enhances cervical cancer treatment by enabling precise radiation delivery. This review discusses MRI, CT, and US approaches, highlighting challenges and future directions for improved patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Gynecologic Oncology

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  • Modern radiation therapy heavily utilizes image guidance, unlike traditional brachytherapy techniques.
  • Advancements in afterloading technology, planning systems, and imaging-compatible applicators enable image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (IGABT).
  • IGABT allows for more precise target delineation and radiation dose delivery, sparing healthy tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of IGABT in cervical cancer management from a physics perspective.
  • To compare different IGABT modalities including MRI, CT, and US, and hybrid approaches.
  • To discuss the advantages, challenges, and limitations of MRI in IGABT and explore current debates in planning and delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and guidelines (e.g., GEC-ESTRO) for IGABT in cervical cancer.
  • Discussion of imaging techniques (MRI, CT, US) and their application in brachytherapy planning.
  • Analysis of challenges including image artifacts, applicator reconstruction, and available technology.

Main Results:

  • MRI offers superior soft tissue resolution for precise target delineation in IGABT for cervical cancer.
  • CT and US provide alternatives when MRI is unavailable, though with limitations in soft tissue visualization.
  • Hybrid approaches combining MRI and CT/US are being explored for adaptive planning across fractions.

Conclusions:

  • IGABT, particularly MRI-guided, is crucial for optimizing cervical cancer brachytherapy, improving dose control and reducing toxicity.
  • Addressing technical challenges in MRI and exploring hybrid approaches are key for wider IGABT implementation.
  • Ongoing research and standardization are needed to resolve debates on planning, dose calculation, and adaptive strategies in IGABT.