A simple-to-use clinical nomogram to predict radiation esophagitis among esophageal cancer patients receiving radiotherapy: a retrospective cohort study
Background Moderate-to-severe acute radiation esophagitis (MSARE) is a treatment-limiting toxicity of thoracic radiotherapy (RT) in esophageal cancer (EC). Early identification of high-risk patients is essential to individualize supportive care and preserve treatment continuity. Purpose To develop and internally valida...