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Review
. 2006 Dec;18(10):747-60.
doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2006.09.007.

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

J P Agarawal  1 , T Swangsilpa, Y van der Linden, D Rades, B Jeremic, P J Hoskin
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Review

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

J P Agarawal et al. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2006 Dec.

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.

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