Kevin Albuquerque, M.D., Chief of Gynecological Radiation Oncology Service
Gynecological Cancer
New Patient Appointment or 214-645-8525
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s gynecologic cancer program includes a dedicated team that offers a level of expertise unmatched in Dallas and North Texas. We provide our patients with comprehensive, timely, and effective care.
Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for most gynecologic cancers, whether it’s used as a primary/curative treatment or postoperatively, as an adjuvant therapy.
UT Southwestern maintains a state-of-the-art brachytherapy suite dedicated to treating cancers of the female reproductive system. Image-guided brachytherapy is very effective at killing gynecologic tumors while preserving the surrounding organs.
Meet Our Team
Astrid Medrano, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-C
Educational Materials
- Gynecological cancer FAQ (English, Spanish)
- Radiation treatment for gynecological cancer (English, Spanish)
- Radiation treatment for cervical cancer (English, Spanish)
- Radiation treatment for vulvar cancer FAQ (English, Spanish)
- High-dose brachytherapy with cylinder implant (English, Spanish)
- High-dose brachytherapy with interstitial implant (English, Spanish)
- High-dose brachytherapy with tandem and ovoid implant (English, Spanish)
- Vaginal dilator instructions (English, Spanish)
- Gynecological cancer side effects and symptom management (English, Spanish)
- Bladder and bowel prep (English, Spanish)
- Maintaining weight while undergoing gynecological cancer treatment (English, Spanish)
Bladder and Bowel Prep
Priscilla Gonzales, R.N., explains how to prep your bladder and bowel prior to your treatments.
Side Effects of Gynecological Radiation Treatment
Jenny Cheng, R.N., discusses potential side effects after your gynecological radiation treatments and how to treat them.
Side Effects of Brachytherapy
Katie Klenda, R.N., shares the possible side effects you may experience after your brachytherapy treatments and how to treat them.
Brachytherapy with Tandem and Ovoid
Dr. Kevin Albuquerque, Chief of Gynecological Radiation Oncology Service, and Nicole Dunton, radiation therapist, discuss brachytherapy with tandem and ovoid procedure and what to expect during your treatments.
Brachytherapy with Cylinder Implant
Dr. Chika Nwachukwu and Laura Smith, radiation therapist, discuss brachytherapy with cylinder implant procedure and what to expect during your treatments.
Brachytherapy with Interstitial Implant
Dr. Kevin Albuquerque and Jeannet Nelson, radiation therapist, discuss brachytherapy with interstitial implant procedure and what to expect during your treatments.
Gynecological Clinical Trials
As one of the top academic medical centers in the country and the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in North Texas, we lead and participate in a number of clinical trials aimed at improving the outcomes of patients with cancer. Our Department enrolls approximately 200 new patients in clinical trials each year.
Clinical trials are critical in developing new therapies for cancer and can mean having access to new medication, groundbreaking research, and additional clinical care. Our clinical trials team is comprised of radiation oncologists, radiation biologists, clinical research coordinators, quality assurance coordinators, and clinical data specialists.
Therapeutic
STU 2021.0787 (Cervical PULSAR) A Safety Lead-in Single Arm Phase II Study for Image-Guided Ultrafractionated Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Metastatic Cervical Cancer.
STU 2021.0852 Daily Adaptive External Beam Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Carcinoma of the Cervix: A Phase II Trial of an Individualized Approach for Intestinal Toxicity Reduction (ARTIA-Cervix).
If you’re interested in a clinical trial, please talk to your doctor.
Learn more about clinical trials.
Helpful Resources
Our patients share their stories and experiences within the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern.
Radiation therapy can sound frightening, but we’re here to guide patients throughout their journey. From our dedicated team of physicians and therapists to dietitians and social services, we can help with any questions or concerns.
We offer a variety of support services to help those with cancer and their families.