Radiotherapy Utilization and Fractionation  Patterns During the First Course of Cancer Treatment in the United States From 2004 to 2014

Conclusion We found a steady decrease in the percent of patients receiving radiotherapy in their first course of treatment, and a global decline in the mean number of fractions delivered per patient receiving EBRT, compared with an increase in systemic therapy and stable surgery utilization. These results illustrate the changing use of radiotherapy and fractionation during first-line therapy in contemporary US cancer care.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research