Single fraction radiotherapy for bone metastases: are all questions answered?

Authors
Chander, SS Sarin, R
Citation
Ss. Chander et R. Sarin, Single fraction radiotherapy for bone metastases: are all questions answered?, RADIOTH ONC, 52(2), 1999, pp. 191-193
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
01678140 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
191 - 193
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-8140(199908)52:2<191:SFRFBM>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
All randomized trials show comparable pain relief rates with single or frac tionated radiotherapy (RT) in selected patients. Further studies are requir ed to determine the optimal single dose (our analysis suggests 6-8 Gy), its efficacy in preventing fractures/cord compression and defining criteria fo r recommending fractionated RT for a select few. Besides this, a 'lingua fr anca' for pain assessment tools is urgently required. (C) 1999 Elsevier Sci ence Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.