Early death after palliative radiation treatment: 30-, 35- and 40-day mortality data and statistically robust predictors

Early death after palliative radiation treatment: 30-, 35- and 40-day mortality data and statistically robust predictors

Abstract Background This study analyzed mortality after radiotherapy for bone metastases (287 courses). Endpoints such as treatment in the last month of life and death within 30, 35 and 40 days from start of radiotherapy were evaluated. Methods Different baseline parameters including but not limited...

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Main Authors: Carsten Nieder, Luka Stanisavljevic, Bård Mannsåker, Ellinor C. Haukland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Radiation therapy
Bone metastases
Palliative treatment
Prognostic factors
Fractionation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02253-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02253-0

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