There is no difference in survival between patients receiving standard RT or short-course RT. In view of the similar KPS scores, decreased increment in corticosteroid requirement, and reduced treatment time, the abbreviated course of RT seems to be a reasonable treatment option for older patients with GBM.

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Key Points Question In women with locally advanced carcinoma of the cervix who are candidates for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, does adding fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) to staging with CT of the abdomen and pelvis detect more extensive disease and influence therapy? Findings In a randomized clinical trial, 44 of 112 patients receiving PET-CT compared with 14 of 56 patients receiving CT alone received more extensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy or palliative treatment, a nonsignificant difference. Five percent of patients in each group were treated with palliative intent. Meaning In this trial among women with locally advanced carcinoma of the cervix, there was no significant difference between PET-CT plus CT vs CT alone, possibly because the trial was underpowered.

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