Using MRI and TRUS in the treatment of cervical cancer using brachytherapy

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Published: 15 May 2015
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Dr Maximilian Schmid - Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Dr Schmid talks to ecancertv at the 3rd ESTRO forum about the use of MRI in treatments of cervical cancer using brachytherapy.

He talks about the issues surrounding the availability of MRI in developing countries where there is a high incidence of cervical cancer.

Schmid also discusses the possible application of transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) as an alternative method when MRI is not available.