780 / 1345
Radiation treatment of cervical cancer
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Total intended dose : 80-90 Gy
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Considerable dose is delivered by brachytherapy
(WPRT= 45 Gy + 40-45 by ICRT)
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Almost equal to EBRT dose
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OARs lie very close to the target volumes
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Dose intensity is higher in brachytherapy
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Sharp dose fall off : strength of brachytherapy