Table 6.
Side effects of whole-brain radiotherapy during and 4 weeks after treatment
| Side effects of WBRT | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Malaise/fatigue | 27 (51.9) |
| Fever | 8 (15.4) |
| Ear tinnitus | 4 (7.7) |
| Alopecia | 35 (67.3) |
WBRT=Whole-brain radiotherapy
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