The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management

Francesca De Felice; Andrea Piccioli; Daniela Musio; Vincenzo Tombolini

doi:10.18632/oncotarget.14823

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The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management

Francesca De Felice _, Andrea Piccioli, Daniela Musio and Vincenzo Tombolini

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Abstract

Francesca De Felice1, Andrea Piccioli2, Daniela Musio1, Vincenzo Tombolini1

1 Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy

2 Oncology Center, Palazzo Baleani, Policlinico Umberto I “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy

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Keywords: bone metastases; palliative radiotherapy; pain; spinal cord compression; pathologic fractures

Received: December 02, 2016 Accepted: January 17, 2017 Published: January 26, 2017

Abstract

Bone metastases represent an important complication of malignant tumours. Despite improvement in surgical techniques and advances in systemic therapies, management of patients with bone metastatic disease remains a powerful cornerstone for the radiation oncologist. The primary goal of radiation therapy is to provide pain relief, preserving patient’s quality of life.

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