Prognosis of Inpatients Evaluated for Palliative Radiotherapy

Observational Study of Prognosis of Inpatients Evaluated for Palliative Radiotherapy

Understanding patient's prognosis is of utmost importance to determine radiotherapy's indication and dose/ fractionation. The investigators plan to conduct an observational study of prognosis of inpatients evaluated for palliative radiotherapy at a large cancer hospital in Brazil.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All inpatients evaluated for palliative radiation therapy at ICESP (Instituto do Cancer do Estado de Sao Paulo)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inpatients evaluated whose intent of treatment is curative
• Patients who are unwilling to participate in the study or unwilling to sign informed consent