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Review
. 2017 Apr 11;8(15):25691-25699.
doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.14823.

The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management

Francesca De Felice  1 , Andrea Piccioli  2 , Daniela Musio  1 , Vincenzo Tombolini  1
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Review

The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management

Francesca De Felice et al. Oncotarget. .

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.

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

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CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Isodose distribution for three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) to dorsal vertebra
Figure 2
Figure 2. Target volume and organs at risk definition in a stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
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