[Possibilities of palliative radiotherapy]

¹Klinikum Neubrandenburg, Klinik für Strahlentherapie.

Zeitschrift Fur Arztliche Fortbildung Und Qualitatssicherung

|March 1, 1997

Summary

Palliative radiotherapy offers effective symptom relief for cancer patients with metastasis or recurrence. This treatment, particularly for brain and bone metastases, involves high single doses and low total doses, minimizing side effects and allowing outpatient care.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Palliative Care

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