Cervical cancer is among the cancers radiation treats most effectively — typically combining external beam radiotherapy with high-dose-rate brachytherapy, often alongside chemotherapy.
Radiation is a primary, curative treatment for many cervical cancers — and the combination of external beam and internal (brachytherapy) radiation is central to that result.
Treatment usually combines two parts: external beam radiotherapy to the pelvis (often with concurrent chemotherapy), followed by high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, in which the radiation source is placed close to the cervix from within — delivering a high, concentrated dose to the target while sparing surrounding tissue.
The combined approach is well established and delivered over several weeks. Dr. Bhatnagar will walk you through each phase, the brachytherapy procedure, and how side effects are managed.
Bring your reports and scans for a consultation — he will tell you plainly whether radiation has a role.
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