Radiation Therapy for Leiomyosarcoma - Anusha Kalbasi, MD - UCLA Cancer Care

Explore radiation therapy options for leiomyosarcoma in this informative 36-minute talk by UCLA radiation oncologist Dr. Anusha Kalbasi. Gain insights into the history and evolution of radiation therapy, its role in pre- and post-surgical treatments, and its effectiveness in managing local recurrence rates. Discover the benefits of preoperative radiation, short-course treatments, and the use of radiation in metastatic disease. Learn about advanced techniques such as stereotactic radiation, internal radiation, and MRI-guided radiation. Understand the planning process, location considerations, and unique features of radiation therapy for leiomyosarcoma. Delve into emerging topics like immunotherapy integration and the advantages of MRI soft tissue contrast in treatment planning. Get a comprehensive overview of what's involved in radiation therapy for this specific type of sarcoma.

Introduction
Questions
What is radiation
History of radiation
Radiation evolution
Role of radiation after surgery
Radiation after surgery
Radiation before surgery
Limb sparing surgery vs amputation
Local recurrence rate
Preoperative radiation
Short course of radiation
Radiation in metastatic disease
Stereotactic radiation
Local control
Types of radiation
Internal radiation
Planning
Location
Unique Features
Immunotherapy
MRI Guided Radiation
MRI Soft Tissue Contrast
Whats Involved in Radiation