Anesthesia and pain management for cervical cancer brachytherapy in high and low resource settings
Brachytherapy is an essential component of curative treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer. Appropriate anesthesia and pain management are critical to ensuring patient comfort, facilitating applicator placement, and supporting the safe and effective delivery of treatment. Clinical practice varies widely across institutions due to differences in resources, expertise, patient populations, and healthcare settings.
This webinar explores anesthetic considerations and pain management strategies for patients undergoing cervical cancer brachytherapy. An expert panel representing a range of clinical practices and resource settings discusses practical approaches to anesthesia, analgesia, and procedural workflow, drawing on experiences from institutions around the world.
The session includes an overview of current evidence, areas where knowledge remains limited, and considerations for implementing different approaches in diverse practice settings. Topics include the advantages and limitations of various anesthetic techniques, factors influencing clinical decision-making, and strategies for adapting care to local resources and patient needs.
The webinar aims to support knowledge exchange, encourage international collaboration, and highlight practical approaches that may enhance the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of gynecologic brachytherapy services.
Moderators: Kathy Han (Canada) and Jill Remick (USA)
Panelists: Supriya Chopra (India), Sheynaz Bassa (South Africa), Lijia Avilés (Bolivia), Eric Leung (Canada)
In collaboration with the American Brachytherapy Society.
Recorded on Aug 4, 2026