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NON-STANDARD STRATEGIES IN THE TREATMENT OF ADVANCED CERVICAL CANCER: A CASE SERIES
V Svintsitsky1, M Yegorov1, E Stakhovsky1
1State Non-commercial Enterprise "National Cancer Institute", Kyiv, Ukraine.
Experimental Oncology
|March 6, 2026
Summary
Radical surgery can be an effective treatment for advanced cervical cancer (CC) when chemoradiotherapy is not suitable. This approach requires significant surgical expertise and resources for optimal outcomes in select cases.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Cervical cancer (CC) remains a significant health concern for women globally.
- Advanced stages of CC often necessitate chemoradiotherapy, but surgery is sometimes the only viable option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the effectiveness of radical surgical treatment in selected cases of advanced cervical cancer (stages IIa-IVa).
Main Methods:
- Presentation of five case studies of advanced cervical cancer requiring non-standard treatment approaches.
- Focus on radical surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- Radical surgery demonstrated immediate curative effects in all presented cases.
- Long-term follow-up showed two patients disease-free, two deceased from progression, and one undergoing treatment for recurrence.
Conclusions:
- Radical surgery can be a leading and effective treatment for advanced cervical cancer in specific patient groups.
- Successful surgical outcomes depend on clinical experience, surgical skill, multidisciplinary teams, and advanced medical technology.
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