Global challenges of radiotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer represents a significant portion of the global cancer burden for women, with low- and middle-income countries carrying the bulk of this burden. Additionally, underserved populations in countries with sufficient resources may have a higher incidence of cervical cancer and poorer outcomes. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is the standard-of-care treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer, which includes patients with stage IB3 to IVA disease, and it is effective for many patients; however, cervical cancer-related mortality remains high. The critical nature of cervical cancer treatment is underscored by the recent launch of the World Health Organization global initiative to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer using a triple-intervention strategy of increased vaccinat

SUBMITTER: Mayadev JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8921593 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature