TABLE 3.

Result of the patient reported outcomes.

How do you rate…	After the first fraction, Mean (SD)	After the last fraction, Mean (SD)	p
… your anxiety level during treatment?	1.44 (0.656)	1.26 (0.567)	0.01
… the duration of treatment?	2.73 (0.747)	2.80 (0.741)	0.38
… the sensation of local heat?	1.14 (0.436)	1.12 (0.364)	0.63
… the feeling of cold during treatment?	1.83 (0.604	1.74 (0.728)	0.19
… dizziness?	1.63 (0.661)	1.53 (0.640)	0.09
… potential tingling sensations in your extremities	1.78 (0.790)	1.70 (0.729)	0.22
… a metallic taste?	1.03 (0.184)	1.07 (0.252)	0.32
… perceptions of light flashes?	1.04 (0.207)	1.04 (0.208)	0.99
… the noise in the MRI?	1.66 (0.823)	1.53 (0.694)	0.26
Was music relaxing?	3.21 (1.258)	3.10 (1.274)	0.22
Was it difficult to control the target by holding your breath?	2.00 (0.788)	1.86 (0.805)	0.21
Was it disturbing to see your tumor during treatment?	1.34 (0.745)	1.25 (0.606)	0.35
Did you like having an active role during treatment?	2.96 (0.852)	3.11 (0.867)	0.15
Did you worry about your contribution to the treatment?	1.32 (0.640)	1.22 (0.623)	0.20