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Mean values in DLCO between CTCAEv4.0 groups at baseline, end of third week, and two month post-RT
| Mean values | Low grade (G1–G2) | High grade (G3–G5) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 67.7% (SD 22.4) | 83.3% (SD: 30.2) | 0.0719 |
| 3 weeks of RT | 62.8% (SD 11.5) | 65.6% (SD: 21.6) | 0.2136 |
| 2 months post- RT | 57% (SD: 13.6) | 55.2% (SD 16.7) | 0.0595 |
DLCO: diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide, CTCAEv4.0: common terminology criteria for adverse events version 4.0, RT: radiotherapy, SD: standard deviation
