A multi-institutional study comparing clinical outcome and toxicities of novel image guided brachytherapy with conventional techniques for locally advanced cervical cancer in Hong Kong
Grant Data
Project Title
A multi-institutional study comparing clinical outcome and toxicities of novel image guided brachytherapy with conventional techniques for locally advanced cervical cancer in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator
Dr Chang, Tien Yee Amy
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Leung Carmen, Wai-Lim
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Soong Inda
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Ngan Kai Cheong Roger
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Siu Wai Kwan Steven
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Choi Cheuk Wai
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chan Karen Kar Loen
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Lee Mimi, Kun-Min
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Shum Tracy, Chui-Yu
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
18
Start Date
2019-05-01
Amount
388624
Conference Title
A multi-institutional study comparing clinical outcome and toxicities of novel image guided brachytherapy with conventional techniques for locally advanced cervical cancer in Hong Kong
Presentation Title
Keywords
brachytherapy, cervical, clinical, conventional, multi-institutional, toxicities
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
06173006
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2018
Status
Completed
Objectives
To analyse the clinical outcomes of patients receiving image guided brachytherapy (IGBT). To report the change of the practice patterns for brachytherapy techniques in Hong Kong over the past 4 years. To review a survey on difficulties in adoption and challenges in the transition.