The role of external beam radiotherapy in the management of bone metastases

J P Agarawal; T Swangsilpa; Y van der Linden; D Rades; B Jeremic; P J Hoskin

doi:10.1016/j.clon.2006.09.007

The role of external beam radiotherapy in the management of bone metastases

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2006 Dec;18(10):747-60. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2006.09.007.

Authors

J P Agarawal¹, T Swangsilpa, Y van der Linden, D Rades, B Jeremic, P J Hoskin

Affiliation

¹ Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.

PMID: 17168210
DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2006.09.007

Abstract

External beam radiotherapy is effective in the management of bone metastases for both local and more widespread pain. It is effective in spinal canal compression and pathological fracture where it also may have a prophylactic role. Single dose radiotherapy for bone metastases is a highly cost effective palliative treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
Bone Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Dose Fractionation, Radiation
Female
Fractures, Spontaneous / etiology
Fractures, Spontaneous / therapy
Humans
Male
Neoplasm Metastasis / radiotherapy*
Pain
Palliative Care
Radiometry
Treatment Outcome