International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialPreliminary results of spinal cord compression recurrence evaluation (score-1) study comparing short-course versus long-course radiotherapy for local control of malignant epidural spinal cord compression.
To compare the results of short-course vs. long-course radiotherapy (RT) for metastatic spinal cord compression. ⋯ Short-course and long-course RT resulted in similar functional outcome and OS. Long-course RT was significant for improved PFS and improved LC.