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Weight change and opiate use
| Metrics | Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Median absolute weight change (l bs; range) | −4; 6 (+) to 16 (−) | −2.5; 2.5 (+) to 14 (−) |
| Median relative weight change (%; range) | −2; 3.4 (+) to 6.8 (−) | −1.4; 1.5 (+) to 8.6 (−) |
| Median radiotherapy dose when opiate prescribed (cGy) | 3300 | 2250 |
Notes: (+) denotes the absolute and relative weight gain. (−) denotes the absolute and relative weight loss.
