What is the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer?

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07/03/23

This short film discusses the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer.

Radiotherapy therapy uses a controlled dose of radiation to kill cancer cells. It is a necessary treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer.

There are two types of radiotherapy – external beam radiation, which directs radiation beams from outside the body to the cervix, lymph nodes and other organs that need treatment. And interim beam radiation therapy, which is also known as brachytherapy and delivers radiation therapy directly to the tumour from inside a woman’s body.

While this treatment is lifesaving, many parts of the world have limited access. Most notably in low- and middle-income countries where the burden of cervical cancer is the highest.

More than 300,000 women die from cervical cancer every year, which means thousands of lives could be saved if radiotherapy was made more widely available.

This short film from the campaign looks at the role of radiotherapy in the treatment and eventual elimination of cervical cancer.

If we can eliminate cervical cancer, it’s estimated that the lives of more than 62 million women around the would can be saved.

The aim of the Conquering Cancer Campaign is to propel change by supporting the World Health Organization’s cervical cancer elimination targets through a three-pronged approach of HPV vaccinations, cervical screenings and timely treatment of precancerous lesions.

If your mother, your sister, your daughter or your friend was given a cervical cancer diagnosis, wouldn’t you want to guarantee her access to the best treatment, advice and support, no matter where she resides? If your answer is yes, then we need your help. Join the Conquering Cancer Campaign today and help us show leaders everywhere that eliminating cervical cancer is an achievable goal in every country.

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