Early death after palliative radiation treatment: 30-, 35- and 40-day mortality data and statistically robust predictors
Last Updated: Thursday, April 13, 2023
According to data from a recent study of patients receiving radiotherapy for bone metastases, mortality from the start of radiotherapy was 13% (30-day), 15% (35-day), and 18% (40-day), respectively. Researchers also identified three predictors of 30-day mortality: performance status (≤ 50, 60-70, 80-100), weight loss ≥ 10% within 6 months (yes/no), and pleural effusion (present/absent).
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