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Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Published on: May 8, 2018
The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management
Francesca De Felice1, Andrea Piccioli2, Daniela Musio1
1Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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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