Brachytherapy for cervical cancer does not increase the risk of ureteral stricture

(European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)) New research presented at the ESTRO 37 conference from two large international trials, shows that intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy is safe and does not increase the risk of ureteral stricture in cervical cancer patients. Until now, there have been concerns that brachytherapy might increase the risk of this serious, sometimes life-threatening complication, although the treatment itself is associated with better survival.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news