$Single‐fraction radiotherapy versus multifraction radiotherapy for palliation of painful vertebral bone metastases—Equivalent efficacy, less toxicity, more convenient$

Single‐fraction radiotherapy versus multifraction radiotherapy for palliation of painful vertebral bone metastases—Equivalent efficacy, less toxicity, more convenient

BACKGROUND: The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) trial 97‐14 revealed no difference between radiation delivered for painful bone metastases at a dose of 8 gray (Gy) in 1 fraction (single‐fraction radiotherapy [SFRT]) and 30 Gy in 10 fractions (multifraction radiotherapy [MFRT]) in pain relief...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Cancer 2013-02, Vol.119 (4), p.888-896
Hauptverfasser:	Howell, David D., James, Jennifer L., Hartsell, William F., Suntharalingam, Mohan, Machtay, Mitchell, Suh, John H., Demas, William F., Sandler, Howard M., Kachnic, Lisa A., Berk, Lawrence B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute toxicity bone metastases late effects metastases pain management palliative care radiation oncology single‐fraction radiation spine malignancy stereotactic radiation therapy supportive care
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Schreiben Sie den ersten Kommentar!