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Background. Radiotherapy plays a vital role in the management of cervical cancer. However, because of high patient load and limited resources, waiting lists are unacceptably long. This is a highly curable malignancy that often occurs in economically active, relatively young women. The impact of treatment delays on society is therefore disproportionately large when compared with many other malignancies. Delays also impact negatively on the healthcare system and place further stress on an already burdened department.
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