Radiotherapy for cervical cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill cervical cancer cells. For early stage or locally advanced cervical cancer the main treatment is usually external radiotherapy alongside chemotherapy (chemoradiotherapy). This is usually followed by internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy).
Planning external radiotherapy for cervical cancer
The radiotherapy team plan your external radiotherapy before you start treatment.
Having external radiotherapy for cervical cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to treat cervical cancer cells. You have the treatment in the hospital radiotherapy department.
Having internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) for cervical cancer
Internal radiotherapy for cervical cancer means giving radiotherapy to the cancer from inside the body. It is also called brachytherapy.
Side effects of cervical cancer radiotherapy
Radiotherapy for cervical cancer can cause side effects. The side effects vary from person to person. You may not have all of the effects mentioned.
