Implementation of state-of-the-art (chemo)radiation for advanced cervix cancer in the Netherlands: A quality improvement program

Purpose: To report on the “Dutch Quality Improvement Project” regarding external beam (EBRT) and brachytherapy (BT) contouring and treatment planning for locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). Material and methods: Two rounds of three workshops were organized. Data from two patients with LACC were made available for homework exercises. Contouring and treatment planning was asked for according to the EMBRACE-II protocol. The submissions were analysed and the results were addressed during the workshops. Results: Almost all invited centres participated. EBRT contouring guidelines were followed... Mehr ...