Do you have concerns about the validity of the INTERLACE data, considering the long study recruitment period (10 years) and evolution of radiation techniques that have occurred during that time frame?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
The long recruitment period and change in the practice of brachytherapy do create some uncertainty in interpretation. As mentioned, 60% had point A-based brachytherapy in INTERLACE. Any modern cervical cancer trial needs to have current technology especially IMRT (helps with nodal boost, conformity,...