AI Article Synopsis
- In a study of 28 primary vaginal cancer patients receiving radiation treatment with curative intent, 60% were disease-free after 5 years.
- The combination of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy achieved a local control rate of 73%.
- 11% of patients experienced serious late toxicity from the treatment.
Article Abstract
Disease control rates and toxicity were evaluated among 28 primary vaginal cancer patients treated with curative intent using radiotherapy. At 5 years, the majority (60%) of patients were disease-free and local control was 73% when a combination of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy were used. Serious late toxicity was seen in 11% of patients.
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