Radiochemotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy for cervical cancer: clinical results and patient-reported outcome measures.

Johanna AlfrinkThomas AignerHermann ZocheLuitpold DistelGerhard G Grabenbauer

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (2024)

In patients with advanced cervical cancer, a combination of RCT and BT remains an excellent treatment option. In terms of patient-reported long-term quality of life, specific support is needed to alleviate symptoms including lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy, and impaired sexual activity.

Keyphrases

patient reported
locally advanced
high dose
radiation therapy
mental health
squamous cell carcinoma
low dose
rectal cancer