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Adverse events associated with radiation therapy by grade according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0 (CTCAE, v4.0)
| Acute (<3 months) | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatitis | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mucositis | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pain | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dysphagia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Procitis | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Acute total | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Late (≥3 months) | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III |
| Radiation necrosis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Breast hypoplasia | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hearing loss | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Late total | 1 | 0 | 2 |
