Would you give additional radiation for a positive margin after salvage hysterectomy for a patient with cervical cancer who had initial definitive chemoradiation with EBRT+T&R?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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I would favor repeat surgery if that is an option as otherwise salvage rate very low.
If it can't be done, then assess for interstitial brachy.
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Radiation Oncology · New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
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Patients usually have radical hysterectomy, so repeating surgery is not an option for most cases. I may recommend vaginal cuff brachytherapy in this case.
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