The role of radiotherapy in the management of painful bony metastases
- 1 August 1996
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Vol. 3 (8) , 453-455
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjtr.1996.3.8.14792
Abstract
This article outlines the mechanisms by which bone metastases may cause pain, and #describes the radiation treatment modalities used in the management of patients with symptomatic disease. The article is intended to provide the reader with a baseline of information from which further reading may be undertaken.Keywords
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