Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy With Interstitial Needles in 3 Fractions: Dosimetric and Clinical Outcomes
Aim To determine the feasibility and safety of 3 fractions of high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy with interstitial needles for cervical cancer in the outpatient setting Primary objective To determine the clinical outcome (2-yr local control rate, loco-regional control rate, progression free survival and overall survival) Secondary objective To determine the long-term toxicities of this regimen based on CTCAE v5
• 21 years old and above
• Histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, adenosquamous or poorly differentiated cervical cancer
• Clinically or radiologically stage IB - IVA cervical cancer based on TNM 8th Edition
• ECOG performance status 0, 1, or 2
• To complete external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy in NUH
• Written, voluntary informed consent
• Patients must be accessible for follow up and management in NUH