Table 3.
Total cost per patient associated with standard and hypofractionated radiotherapy.
| FAST-Forward 1 | FAST-Forward 2 | UK FAST 1 | UK FAST 2 | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Gy in 5 Fraction/1 Week | 27 Gy in 5 Fraction/1 Week | 28.5 Gy in 5 Fractions/5 Weeks | 30 Gy in 5 Fractions/5 Weeks | 42.5 Gy in 16 Fractions/5 Weeks | |
| Cost per patient (CAD) | |||||
| Human Resource Expenditures | 253.77 | 253.77 | 258.70 | 258.70 | 362.25 |
| Infrastructure Expenditures | 598.00 | 621.00 | 721.05 | 759.00 | 977.50 |
| Total Expenditures | 851.77 | 874.77 | 979.75 | 1017.70 | 1339.75 |
| Savings (HR): new regimen compared with standard | 108.49 | 108.49 | 103.56 | 103.56 | 0.00 |
| Savings (Infrastructure): new regimen compared with standard | 379.50 | 356.50 | 256.45 | 218.50 | 0.00 |
| Total savings: new regimen compared with standard | 487.99 | 464.99 | 360.01 | 322.06 | 0.00 |