Cervix BT - 2016

Why Brachytherapy?

• Escalates dose to the tumor • ↑ local control and survival

EBRT only

EBRT + brachytherapy

Montana et al (n=203) Local Control 5yr survival Patterns of Care (n=271) 4yr local control

40% 29%

52% 36%

45% 19%

67% 46%

4yr survival

Montana et al , Cancer 57:148, 198