Computed Tomography-Planned High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Treating Uterine Cervical Cancer

This is the largest report with mature data of CT-planned BT HDR for the treatment of cervical cancer with good local control and acceptable toxicity. In comparison with the historical series, there is a substantial benefit in terms of severe late effects. FIGO III and enlarged lymph nodes in positron emission tomography-CT/CT are negative prognostic factors, both with a relative risk of failure of approximately 2.