International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 2006
Successful validation of a survival prediction model in patients with metastases in the spinal column.
The Dutch Bone Metastases Study Group developed a survival prediction model in patients with symptomatic spinal bone metastases to guide the treating physician. The objective of this study was to validate the Dutch model and compare with our previously developed survival model at the Rapid Response Radiotherapy Program (RRRP model). ⋯ The two models were successfully validated. The Dutch model using three clinical prognostic factors was easier to administer.