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1. Early stage I (see Invasive: Squamous Cell Ca & Adenocarcinoma) - patients may receive three selectron insertions at one and two week intervals followed by 4 weeks of external beam radiotherapy.
2. Other stage I and more advanced carcinoma of the cervix (see Invasive: Squamous Cell Ca & Adenocarcinoma) - patients are initially treated with external beam pelvic radiotherapy. Towards the end of pelvic radiotherapy patients are examined and assessed for further radiation with either two selectron insertions given one week apart or further external beam therapy. The usual total treatment time is between six and six and a half weeks.
3. Post hysterectomy with high risk features: patients receive 5 to 6 weeks of external beam pelvic radiotherapy.