Do you have concerns about the validity of the INTERLACE data, considering the long study recruitment period (10 years) and evolution of radiation techniques that have occurred during that time frame?
Given the data from both INTERLACE and KEYNOTE-A18, how would you design a clinical trial to best answer the question on optimal management of locally advanced cervical cancer patients?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The long recruitment period and change in the practice of brachytherapy do create some uncertainty in interpretation. As mentioned, 60% had point A-based brachytherapy in INTERLACE. Any modern cervical cancer trial needs to have current technology especially IMRT (helps with nodal boost, conformity,...