Hi, I also had early stage carcinoma sarcoma uterine cancer with total hysterectomy last March, 6 chemo treatments, and 3 brachytherapy sessions. I was also told the brachytherapy would reduce the recurrence by 5%. The radiologist and two gynecologic oncologists from two different clinics also recommended it. The radiologist said the side effects were lowered than with pelvic radiation. The first two sessions went fine. I may have had some fatigue. A few days after the third session I had intense pain with urination and touching the red, swollen area which extended forward for about 1 and 1 /2 to 2 weeks. I had been told I might have some vaginal dryness. They had recommended lidocaine, but I declined thinking it would slow healing. Probably would have been a good idea. The only relief I had was sitting in water. I dipped tissue in water if I needed to wipe the area. The radiologist later said they used a stronger dose since I had an aggressive cancer. Now that it's past, I don't seem to have other side effects. It would be nice to know what the radiation does to other tissues that it reaches. Hope this helps.