Applicator for cervical brachytherapy for MRI or CT guided therapy

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Medical Devices
• Radiation Therapy

Background:

• Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in young women in the USA.
• Definitive radiation therapy for cervical cancer combines external beam radiation and brachytherapy.
• Current cervical brachytherapy procedures can cause significant patient discomfort and pain.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel cervical applicator designed for improved patient comfort.
• To describe a new device for bedside insertion under local anesthesia only.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel cervical applicator.
• Device designed for bedside insertion.
• Utilizes local anesthesia for patient comfort.
• Incorporates channels for high dose rate brachytherapy.

Main Results:

• The novel applicator is designed for easy bedside insertion.
• The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia, reducing patient discomfort.
• The device facilitates high dose rate brachytherapy delivery.

Conclusions:

• The novel cervical applicator presents a promising, less invasive option for cervical brachytherapy.
• This device has the potential to significantly improve the patient experience during cervical cancer treatment.