Palliative Irradiation of Sacral Metastases: Must the Entire Bone Be Treated?

Conclusions: The distal part of the sacrum is rarely involved in the metastatic process. Avoidance of radiation therapy to the lower sacrum simultaneously enables effective palliation and sparing of the adjacent rectum.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Original Articles: Paliation Source Type: research