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Characteristics of patients receiving all the six cycles of radium-223 and those receiving less than six cycles
| Factor | All the six cycles | <6 cycles | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients treated | 107 | 80 | - |
| Mean age | 73 | 73 | NS |
| Number of patients died (%) | 58 (54) | 61 (76) | <0.05 |
| Median overall survival (months) | 31 | 6 | <0.01 |
| 1-year survival (%) | 94 (87) | 24 (30) | <0.05 |
NS: Not significant
