Individuals who specialize in this field focus on treating cancers and other diseases affecting the cervix, ovary, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Radiation therapy is a key treatment for cancers in this area and is often used in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy.
Examples of disorders that may require this type of radiation oncology:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial (uterine) cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer
