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Radiation Oncology
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Brachytherapy
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Gynecologic Oncology
Is there still a role of brachytherapy in uterine cancer if intensity-modulated radiation therapy is available?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes. Brachytherapy is still more conformal than optimally planned IMRT.
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