Gynae BT_Lucknow_2018

Radiation treatment of cervical cancer

• Total intended dose : 80-90 Gy • Considerable dose is delivered by brachytherapy (WPRT= 45 Gy + 40-45 by ICRT) • Almost equal to EBRT dose • OARs lie very close to the target volumes • Dose intensity is higher in brachytherapy • Sharp dose fall off : strength of brachytherapy