1602P30-day mortality in palliative radiotherapy

ConclusionsThis is the first large-scale study of 30-day mortality for unselected adult palliative RT in Hong Kong. A balance needs to be achieved between duration of RT course and potential benefits through appropriate patient selection. The observed differences in early mortality by fractionation support the use of this measure in assessing clinical decision making in palliative RT, and further studies in other centres and health care systems are required.Legal entity responsible for the studyShing Fung Lee.FundingHas not received any funding.DisclosureAll authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Annals of Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research