Could a simple gel shield the rectum during cervical cancer radiation?

This early study tests whether a gel spacer, already used in prostate cancer, can be safely placed between the cervix and rectum in 14 women with cervical cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. The goal is to see if the gel creates enough space to reduce radiation exposure to the rectum, potentially lowering side effects. Researchers will also measure how long the procedure takes and how easy it is to perform.