Haemoglobin level as the prognostic factor for patients with carcinoma of the cervix receiving radiation therapy

Objective. The primary objective was to assess the influence of the pre-treatment and mid-treatment haemoglobin (Hb) level on local control and pelvic disease-free and overall disease-free survival in patients with carcinoma of the cervix receiving radiation therapy. Material and methods. Seventy-two patients referred for radiation therapy for carcinoma of the cervix between January and December 2002 were entered into this prospective study. …