Profile of Radiotherapy Side Effects in Patients Treated for Cervical Cancer in Cameroon: Case of the Douala General Hospital

Background: Radiotherapy is one of the main therapeutic strategies used in cervical cancer. The first radiotherapy services Cameroon have existed since 1987 and still treat by conventional radiation techniques. With evolution techniques, acute, subacute, late complications are minimized. Our study aimed to describe profile side effects patients with uterine cervix cancer treated radiotherapy, our services. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive records department Douala General Hospital from January 2015 December 2019. Data concerning radiation-induced toxicities were collected using CTCAE Version 4.0 classification. analysis performed SPSS version 20.0. Results: A total 270 selected. median age 54 years. mean dose 55.9 ± 11.8 Gy 71.1% for less than 8 weeks. We found frequency 66.7% radio-induced lesions 99% being acute. acute encountered radio dermatitis (40%), cystitis (17.7%), proctitis (17.1%). As lesions, we case vaginal fibrosis (0.4%). Exclusive classical fractionation, doses lower 45 seemed decrease toxicity linked radiotherapy. Conclusion: at remains high. Early most but should be put place better evaluate lesions.