uterine cervical cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pathologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix 2. International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO 1994) Stage IIB with tumor size > 4 cm in diameter, III, or IVA disease without rectal invasion 3. Patient does not have para-aortic lymph nodes > 1 cm in minimum diameter on CT image 4. Tumor must be grossly measurable 5. Age < 80 years 6. World Health Organization performance status < 3 7. Adequate bone marrow function; WBC > 3000 cells/mm3, Platelets > 100,000 cells/mm3, Hemoglobin > 10.0 g/dl 8. Estimated life expectancy > 6 months 9. Patient provides written informed consent to participate in this study before initiation of therapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe co-morbidity; severe pelvic infection, severe psychological illness etc. 2. Active synchronous cancer 3. Prior radiotherapy to the pelvic or para-aortic region 4. Prior chemotherapy 5. Medical, psychological or other factor deciding ineligibility by attending physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acute toxicity | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Institute of Radiological Sciences Research Center Hospital for Charged Particle Therapy