Factors predicting intolerance to definitive conventional radiotherapy in geriatric patients

ConclusionOverall, 19.3% of the elderly patients showed treatment intolerance during conventional radiotherapy. Serum albumin level and ECOG performance score should be considered as surrogate markers for radiotherapy interruption prior to the decision regarding definite conventional radiotherapy.

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Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - May 24, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research