Table 9 Follow-up and response evaluation
| Â | UHW | UPMC | UofT | UVAMC | RSMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Place of follow-up | In clinic | In clinic | In clinic | In clinic | In clinic |
Definition of local control | No progression on serial imaging. | No progression on serial imaging. | No progression on serial imaging. | No progression on serial imaging. | No progression on serial imaging. |
Imaging modalities required for definition of local control | MRI if possible | MRI if possible | MRI if possible | MRI if possible | MRI/PET |
System for pain scoring | Visual analogue scale | Visual analogue scale | N/A unless of study then the Brief Pain Inventory | Visual analogue scale | NRS-11 |
Frequency of FU examinations | Every three months, every six months after 1 year | 1 month, then 3 months, then 6, 12, and then yearly. | Every 2-3 months | 3 month intervals for the first year | Every 3 months |