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Radiation therapy alone

Source: Cervical Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 13, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Stages IB and IIA Cervical Cancer / Treatment Options for Stages IB and IIA Cervical Cancer

External-beam pelvic radiation therapy combined with two or more intracavitary brachytherapy applications is appropriate therapy for patients with stage IA2 and IB1 lesions. For patients with stage IB2 and larger lesions, radiosensitizing chemotherapy is indicated. The role of radiosensitizing chemotherapy in patients with stage IA2 and IB1 lesions is untested. However, it may prove beneficial in certain cases.

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