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Patient characteristics
| Characteristic | Proton RT | Photon RT |
|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 27 | 8 |
| Male | 12 | 4 |
| Female | 15 | 4 |
| Age in years (mean/median) | 70/68 | 60/60 |
| Stage | ||
| IB | 1 | 0 |
| IIA | 1 | 0 |
| IIB | 1 | 0 |
| IIIA | 19 | 3 |
| IIIB | 5 | 5 |
| Chemotherapy | ||
| Carboplatin | 17 | 5 |
| Cisplatin | 3 | 2 |
| Etoposide | 8 | 3 |
| Paclitaxel | 14 | 5 |
| Other | 10 | 1 |
| Planning target volume | ||
| Volume in cm mean (range) | 458.1 (240.7–1690.6) | 482.0 (125.5–1154.5) |
| Equivalent Sphere Diameter in cm mean (range) | 9.3 (7.7–14.8) | 9.3 (6.2–13.0) |
