Quantitative Methods 2017

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RCT (

R

andomised

C

ontrolled

T

rial)

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True if main purpose is to improve efficacy

(local control and survival)

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Reduction of avoidable hazards?

Randomisation

Standard treatment

e.g. IMRT (photons)

Experimental treatment

e.g. IMPT (protons)

Evidence-based medicine

Gold standard