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Lymphopenia Is Associated with Gross Target Volumes and Fractions in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with External Beam Radiation Therapy and Also Indicates Worse Overall Survival.

Hai-Ge ZhangPing YangTao JiangJian-Ying ZhangXue-Juan JinYong HuJing SunShi-Suo DuZhao Chong Zeng
Published in: Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology (2019)
A lower lymphocyte nadir during RT was associated with worse survival among HCC patients. Smaller GTVs and fractions reduced the risk of lymphopenia.
Keyphrases
  • radiation therapy
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • free survival