Single fraction RT as effective as multiple fraction RT for bone metastases

(American Society for Radiation Oncology) A prospective study that compared patient-reported outcomes of a broad set of cancer patients with bone metastases demonstrates that single fraction radiation therapy is equally as effective as multiple fraction radiation therapy when pain, function and quality of life are considered, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's 56th Annual Meeting.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news