DFDA

Radiation Therapy (Adjuvant/Palliative)

Treatment for Gallbladder And Biliary Tract Cancer

Typical Dosage: 45-60 Gy in 1.8-2 Gy fractions (definitive/adjuvant); 20-30 Gy in 5-10 fractions (palliative)

Effectiveness
35%
Safety Score
25%
Clinical Trials
500
Participants
50K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
25
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
45-60 Gy in 1.8-2 Gy fractions (definitive/adjuvant); 20-30 Gy in 5-10 fractions (palliative)
Time to Effect
Weeks to months for tumor control, immediate to weeks for symptom relief
Treatment Duration
3-6 weeks (adjuvant/definitive), 1-2 weeks (palliative)
Evidence Quality
MODERATE
Confidence Score
85%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$15,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$10,000
Total Annual:$60,000
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
MODERATE
ICER
$100,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$300,000
Cost per Remission
$12,000,000
Comparison vs Best Supportive Care
Cost Difference
+$60,000/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.20 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Radiation Therapy (Adjuvant/Palliative) Outcomes

for Gallbladder And Biliary Tract Cancer

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+35%
Response Rate
+20%
Remission Rate
+0.5%
Common Side Effects
Fatigue
+60%
Skin irritation/Dermatitis
+50%
Nausea/Vomiting (if abdominal)
+40%
Diarrhea (if abdominal)
+30%
Myelosuppression
+20%

Sources:

mdpi.com
nih.gov
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
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