Table 2.
Treatment information for the PF group and DP group
| Variable | PF group (N = 41) | DP group(N = 45) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiotherapy techniques | |||
| 3D-CRT | 6 (14.6) | 12 (26.7) | 0.171 |
| IMRT | 35 (85.4) | 33 (73.3) | |
| Radiation dose (Gy) | |||
| Median (range) | 60.0 (56.0–64.0) | 60.0 (55.8–64.0) | |
| Treatment compliance | |||
| As planned | 40 (97.6) | 32 (71.1) | 0.002 |
|
s cycle of chemotherapy reduced |
0 (0) | 8 (17.8) | |
|
Second cycle of chemotherapy changed |
1 (2.4) | 3 (6.7) | |
|
Second cycle of chemotherapy cancelled |
0 (0) | 2 (4.4) |
Abbreviations: 3D-CRT = three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy; IMRT = intensity-modulated radiotherapy