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Table 3 Reported fractionation schemes among participants who routinely use intraprostatic focal boost

From: Use of focal radiotherapy boost for prostate cancer: radiation oncologists’ perspectives and perceived barriers to implementation

Fractionation scheme

All participants (n = 112) (%)

Generalists (n = 21) (%)

Partial subspecialists (n = 48) (%)

Complete subspecialists (n = 43) (%)

Standard fractionation (1.8–2 Gy/fraction to the whole prostate)

29

43

31

19

Moderate hypofractionation (2.1–3 Gy/fraction to the whole prostate)

70

62

69

74

Ultrahypofractionation (≥ 6 Gy/fraction to the whole prostate)

45

24

38

63

Other

2

0

0

5

  1. Respondents were asked to select all that apply