Reporte de visita m\'edica sobre la aplicaci\'on de braquiterapia de baja tasa con Cs-137 en una paciente con c\'ancer de cuello uterino, estadio IIB

TL;DR

This paper reports on a clinical visit observing low-dose-rate Cs-137 brachytherapy for stage IIB cervical cancer, highlighting interdisciplinary practices, safety protocols, and dose planning insights.

Contribution

It provides a detailed account of the clinical and physical procedures involved in low-dose-rate brachytherapy with Cs-137 for cervical cancer treatment.

Findings

Emphasized importance of safety and disinfection protocols.

Highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration between physicists and technicians.

Provided practical insights into dose planning and source handling.

Abstract

During an academic visit to the National Oncology Institute (ION), the low-dose-rate brachytherapy procedure with Cs-137 was observed in a patient with stage IIB cervical cancer. The experience provided insight into both the clinical preparation of the patient and the dose planning process through imaging studies. Despite certain logistical limitations, strict adherence to safety protocols, disinfection procedures, and radioactive source handling was emphasized. The coordinated participation of medical physicists and technicians highlighted the practical application of physical principles, such as the use of X-rays, and underscored the relevance of an interdisciplinary approach in brachytherapy. This observation emphasized the importance of professional collaboration to ensure both patient safety and treatment effectiveness.