Pain response and quality of life assessment in patients with moderate/severe neuropathic pain due to bone metastasis undergoing treatment with palliative radiotherapy and tapentadol: A prospective multicentre pilot study

ConclusionsPalliative radiotherapy plus tapentadol shows an acceptable pain response and QoL improvement especially regarding EF, fatigue and painful site symptom scales in patients with moderate/severe NP due to BM. Therefore, it could be an alternative to manage NP in daily practice.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - July 28, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Jon Cacicedo, Juan Pablo Ciria, Virginia Morillo, Lorea Martinez ‐Indart, Alfonso Gómez‐Iturriaga, Olga Hoyo, David Büchser, Andere Frias, Iñigo San Miguel, Fernan Suarez, Francisco Casquero Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research