Table 2. Temporal trends in the use of RT after NSM by NCCN recommendations.
| Year | RT not recommended | RT considered | RT recommended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | Number of RT/ Total number | % | Number of RT/ Total number | % | Number of RT/ Total number | |
| 1998–2000 | 23.73% | (14/59) | 28.57% | (2/7) | 37.50% | (3/8) |
| 2001–2004 | 15.60% | (22/141) | 25.81% | (8/31) | 80.00% | (4/5) |
| 2005–2007 | 9.45% | (12/127) | 27.27% | (6/22) | 75.00% | (3/4) |
| 2008–2010 | 18.56% | (49/264) | 38.98% | (23/59) | 66.67% | (10/15) |
| 2011–2013 | 8.24% | (104/1262) | 42.41% | (123/290) | 60.71% | (34/56) |
RT, Radiotherapy