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Brachy: fractionation
N=232
Inoperable
SCC
Tumor length
9.9 cm
A. HDR-BT (N=112)
3x6 Gy
Primary endpoint: Dysphagia Free Survival
B. HDR-BT (N=120)
2x8 Gy
R
•
Fractionated HDR-BT is effective palliation
•
No difference in dose fractionation (fractionated vs. single dose BT?)
Sur et al. IJROBP 2002
Dysphagia Free Survival
Days survived