Course Description
The aim of this course is to review the most often detected and diagnosed gynecological cancers, namely cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, and the best treatment options for each. To begin, a comprehensive review of the female reproductive system and important anatomical knowledge needed by healthcare providers and radiation therapists is detailed. A complete summary of the basics of each cancer is described, including etiology and epidemiology, natural history, and clinical presentation. Typical detection and diagnostic tools as well as guidelines and screening for each cancer type are outlined, including a thorough comparison of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' and the American Joint Commission on Cancer's staging systems. Gold standard treatments including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy are explored. The prognosis for patients with each cancer type is noted and the need for psychosexual counseling is discussed.
Learning Objectives
After reviewing the content, the participant should be able to:
In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.
Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 18 out of 24 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.
Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 3.0 ARRT Category A credits.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.
Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit (for Technical credits).
Texas direct credit.
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.
Category | Content Area | Credits |
---|---|---|
Computed Tomography | Procedures | 2 |
Magnetic Resonance | Procedures | 2 |
Nuclear Medicine | Procedures | 2 |
PTH | Procedures | 2.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient Care | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Procedures | 2.5 |
Radiography | Procedures | 2 |
Radiologist Assistant | Procedures | 2 |
Sonography | Procedures | 2 |
Category | Subcategory | Credits |
---|---|---|
Computed Tomography | Abdomen and Pelvis | 2 |
Magnetic Resonance | Body | 2 |
Nuclear Medicine | Endocrine and Oncology Procedures | 2 |
PTH | Treatment Sites | 2 |
PTH | Treatments | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient and Medical Record Management | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatment Sites and Tumors | 2 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatments | 0.5 |
Radiography | Thorax and Abdomen Procedures | 2 |
Radiologist Assistant | Abdominal Section | 2 |
Sonography | Gynecology | 2 |
Category | Credits |
---|---|
Digital | 0.5 |
Fluoroscopy | 0 |
Mammography | 0 |
Jacqueline (Kim) Mylan, MBA, R.T.(T)(ARRT)
*Program Dean and Instructor Emeritus, Radiation Therapy, Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology, Delray Beach, FL.
Address correspondence to: Jacqueline (Kim) Mylan, MBA, R.T.(T)(ARRT). E-mail: jkimmylan@yahoo.com.
Disclosure statement: The author reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.
ABSTRACT
The aim of this course is to review the most often detected and diagnosed gynecological cancers, namely cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, and the best treatment options for each. To begin, a comprehensive review of the female reproductive system and important anatomical knowledge needed by healthcare providers and radiation therapists is detailed. A complete summary of the basics of each cancer is described, including etiology and epidemiology, natural history, and clinical presentation. Typical detection and diagnostic tools as well as guidelines and screening for each cancer type are outlined, including a thorough comparison of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' and the American Joint Commission on Cancer's staging systems. Gold standard treatments including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy are explored. The prognosis for patients with each cancer type is noted and the need for psychosexual counseling is discussed.
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