Current principles for radiotherapy in cervical cancer

Med Oncol. 2012 Dec;29(4):2919-22. doi: 10.1007/s12032-012-0170-7. Epub 2012 Feb 16.

Abstract

Cancer of the uterine cervix is most common in countries that do not have access to cervical cancer screening and prevention programs. Treatment of cervical cancer varies significantly between countries (adjusted to stage) and is dependent on medical resources. Radiotherapy for the treatment of gynecological malignancy has been used with different techniques for treating the local tumor and regional lymph nodes. This review discusses recommendations of radiotherapy for cervical cancer according to stage.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy*