Introduction: In conventional radiotherapy of carcinoma cervix treatment planning can be done by X ray simulation or CT simulation. Objectives: To analyze whether CT simulation can provide better treatment outcome in carcinoma cervix. Methods: 182 patients of carcinoma cervix treated in our institute in the time period 2010-2011 and matched the inclusion criteria of study (age between 50 to 65 years, stage IIA to IIIB, has taken minimum 3 cycle of concurrent chemotherapy) was analysed for their clinical outcome in terms of treatment failure, distant metastasis, loco regional recurrence, residual disease. Results: CT based planning showed better treatment outcome in terms of less distance mets, residual disease, loco regional recurrence and improved disease-free survival and overall survival. Conclusion: CT based radiotherapy planning has improved clinical outcome in case of carcinoma cervix. So CT based radiotherapy planning is a good option for carcinoma cervix patient who do not afford 3D CRT.
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