Table 2 Radiation details
Variable (total no of cases; n = 55) | n (%) |
|---|---|
RT prescription dose | |
8 Gy single dose | 20 (36.4%) |
13 Gy single dose | 20 (36.4%) |
10–18 Gy fractionated doses | 15 (27.2%) |
Dose per fractions | |
8 Gy | 20 (36.4%) |
13 Gy | 20 (36.4%) |
4 Gy | 4 (7.3%) |
5 Gy | 10 (18%) |
6 Gy | 1 (1.9%) |
Type of RT | |
Orthovoltage | 41 (75%) |
Electron beam | 14 (25%) |
Orthovoltage applicator size (41 patients) | |
3 cm | 5 (12%) |
4 cm | 20 (49%) |
5 cm and more | 16 (39%) |
Energy | |
100 kV | 35 (64%) |
150 kV | 4 (7.3%) |
180 kV | 2 (3.6%) |
6 MeV | 12 (21.5%) |
9 MeV | 2 (3.6%) |
Acute side effects | |
G1 | 37 (67%) |
G2 | 5 (9%) |
Not assessed | 13 (23%) |
Late side effects | |
No late reactions | 43 (78.1%) |
G1 | 8 (14.6%) |
Not assessed | 4 (7.3%) |