How would you treat small cell cancer of the cervix?

Can the classic indications for post-hysterectomy radiation (eg. "Sedlis" and "Peter's" criteria) be applied? Does the histology change radiation dose/volume recommendations? Should etoposide be added to cisplatin?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Small cell carcinoma is a rare tumor, representing less than 3% of all cervical cancers. It is tremendously different from the more common squamous and adenocarcinomas of the cervix both in terms of histological identification and its clinical course. Due to its rarity and variable inclusion on pr...

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