I had uterus cancer my surgeon said I didn’t need radiation or brachytherapy because he got it all. There is a 1% chance of recurrence. Ha! 8 years later I got recurrence in my vaginal cuff, which resulted in brachytherapy and radiation. Just a note when you have brachytherapy it is necessary to use a dilator for the rest of your life unless you have an active sex like. For the first few years I used it every day, then I alternated it. Now 10 years later I use it every four days. If you don’t use a dilator your doctor will be unable to use a speculum in the future.