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  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Palliative radiotherapy has a long history of effective symptom management in advanced cancers.
  • Short radiotherapy courses offer convenience and minimal side effects for patients and families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolving role of palliative radiotherapy in advanced and metastatic cancer.
  • To propose an updated, rational approach to palliative radiotherapy delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of palliative radiotherapy applications.
  • Exploration of advanced radiotherapy techniques (IMRT, SRT) in palliative settings.

Main Results:

  • Short radiotherapy courses are effective for symptom relief and convenience.
  • Advanced techniques like IMRT and SRT may improve local control and durable responses.
  • Palliative radiotherapy is increasingly used in patients without immediate symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Palliative radiotherapy remains a valuable tool across the cancer spectrum.
  • An individualized approach considering symptoms, prognosis, and patient factors is crucial.
  • Advanced radiotherapy techniques can enhance palliative care outcomes.