The usual dose of radiation delivered to point A in cervical cancer management is

The usual doses delivered are 7,000 to 8,000 cGy to point A (defined as 2 cm superior to the external cervical os and 2 cm lateral to the internal uterine canal) and 6,000 cGy to point B (defined as 3 cm lateral to point A), limiting the bladder and rectal dosage to less than 6,000 cGy.To achieve this level, it is necessary to adequately pack the bladder and bowel away from the intracavitary sourceReference: Novak's gynaecology; 14th edition; Chapter 35; Uterine cancer