Radiotherapy of cervical cancer

External beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy are major treatments in the management of cervical cancer. For early-stage tumours with local risk factors, brachytherapy is a preoperative option. Postoperative radiotherapy is indicated according to histopathological criteria. For advanced local tumours, chemoradiation is the standard treatment, followed by brachytherapy boost, which is not optional. We present the update of the recommendations of the French Society of Oncological Radiotherapy on the indications and techniques for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy for cervical cancer. (C) 2021 Societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique (SFRO). Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. Allrights reserved.

Automated summary

External beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy are commonly used treatments for cervical cancer. The choice of preoperative or postoperative brachytherapy or chemoradiation depends on the tumor stage, with brachytherapy boost being performed when necessary.