Factors Predict Prolonged Wait Time and Longer Duration of Radiotherapy in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Multilevel Analysis

摘要

PurposeRadiotherapy with or without chemotherapy is the primary treatment for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). It wastes time from diagnosis to treatment. Treatment time of radiotherapy generally takes at least seven weeks. The current study aimed to evaluate factors associated with prolonged wait time and longer duration of radiotherapy in NPC patients.