Elucidating the Benefit of Radiation Therapy in GI Cancers: Rethinking Trial End Points and Patient Selection
Nina N. Sanford, Theodore S. Hong, William A. Hall
Abstract
all modalities should be appropriately designed to evaluate the benefit of new regimens.We believe that RT improves outcomes that matter to patients.Refining end points based upon patient values and tailoring inclusion criteria in clinical trials of RT will help generate much needed evidence for our modality.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRadiation therapySelection (genetic algorithm)End pointOncologyInternal medicineComputer scienceMathematicsArtificial intelligenceGeometryPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesColorectal and Anal Carcinomas