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The impact of HIV infection on women receiving radiation for cervical cancer

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 7 , issue 2 , 2015 , pages: 44–51

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2015.1083697

Author(s): Mapule Mangena Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, , Leon Snyman Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, , Greta Dreyer Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, , Sheynaz Bassa Department of Radiation Oncology, , Piet Becker Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences,

Keywords: HIV , cervical cancer , radiotherapy , overall survival , treatment outcomes

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Abstract

Background: The objective of the study was to compare patient characteristics, treatment toxicity and interruptions, and survival in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and HIV-negative cervical cancer patients receiving radiation as primary or adjuvant treatment.

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