Oncologic outcomes in the era of modern radiation therapy using FIGO 2018 staging system for cervical cancer

CONCLUSIONS: Integration of state-of-the-art imaging in cervical cancer staging and in radiotherapy planning leads to good loco-regional control rates, however distant recurrence remains an important issue. FIGO 2018 staging better reflects patient prognosis, highlighting the need for new treatment strategies for stage IIIC cervical cancer.PMID:34059350 | DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.05.023

Source: Gynecologic Oncology - June 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Melica Nourmoussavi Brodeur Romain Dejean Marie-Claude Beauchemin Vanessa Samou ëlian B éatrice Cormier Omar Moreira Bacha Thomas Warkus Maroie Barkati Source Type: research