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Table 3 Quality of life evaluation in 17 patients alive at the last follow-up visit

From: Long-term outcome of irradiation with or without chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a final report on a prospective trial

QOL

No. of patients (%)

KPS

≥ 90

15 (88%)

70-80

2 (12%)

Diet

Regular

13 (76%)

Soft food

3 (18%)

Semi-fluid

1 (6%)

Cough

No

13 (76%)

Grade 1

4 (24%)

Hemoptysis

No

16 (94%)

 

Grade 1

1 (6%)