Radiotherapy costs in glioblastoma

This study reveals the cost of radiotherapy (54 Gy or 39 Gy) in glioblastoma in northern Norway 1987-92. 29 patients were registered, 9 patients (group 1) and 10 patients (group 2) received 54 Gy and 39 Gy, respectively. The total treatment costs were registered according to the 1994-prices. The median survival in group 1 and group 2 was 12 months and 7 months, respectively. The cost effective analysis revealed a treatment cost of pound 4.858 per year saved. A cost utility and a sensitivity analysis is included. The prolonged treatment looks cost effective only when performed in an outpatient setting and the survival benefit is >2 months.