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How many radiation sessions are needed for cervical cancer?

I will have radiotherapy for cervical cancer. How many radiation sessions are needed for cervical cancer?

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25 treatments to the pelvis followed 3-4 brachytherapy treatments.
Ask your doctor for specifics for your case. Usually less than 2 months, this type of tumor is often treated with external beam (machines) and brachytherapy (internal radiation), but ask your doctor.