Authors
Anke Smits, J McGrane, A Lopes, E Kent, R Bekkers, LFAG Massuger, N Simpson, K Galaal
Publication date
2017/10
Journal
International Journal of Clinical Oncology
Volume
22
Pages
945-953
Publisher
Springer Japan
Description
Objective
To assess the impact of body mass index (BMI) on radiotherapy toxicities in endometrial cancer patients.
Methods
This was a retrospective cohort study of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer between January 2006 and December 2014 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. Women who received radiotherapy as part of their treatment, including external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and/or vaginal brachytherapy were included. Radiation-related toxicities were graded according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) guidelines. Toxicity outcomes were compared across BMI groups—non-obese (BMI <30 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)—according to radiotherapy treatment received (EBRT, brachytherapy or a combination).
Results
Of a total of 159 women who received radiotherapy, 110 …
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