Retinoblastoma Radiation Therapy Experience in a Tertiary Institution in Lagos, Nigeria

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Overall mean age of patients was 30.96 months, indicating a young demographic affected by retinoblastoma.
Linear accelerator used for radiation therapy resulted in total doses varying from 8 Gy to 45 Gy and daily fractions ranging from 119 to 333 cGy.
Statistical analysis conducted using IBM SPSS revealed significant correlation between treatment intention and total radiation dose received.
Visibility into systemic challenges highlights need for improved resource allocation in managing retinoblastoma in developing countries.

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Retrospective review shows 31.4% of retinoblastoma patients completed radiation therapy, indicating challenges in treatment access.

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