Single dose radiotherapy in soft tissue tumoral masses: just enough palliation
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- 16 December 2019
- journal article
- case report
- Published by VM Media Group sp. z o.o in Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Vol. 25 (1) , 64-67
Abstract
Introduction: Single fraction radiotherapy (SFR) is effective in palliation of symptoms related to advanced cancer. Despite this, several studies have shown that the trend towards multiple fraction treatment (MFR) is largely maintained. Even in patients with limited life expectancy, SFR is significantly underutilized in current practice. Cases description: Four patients diagnosed with advanced cancer who developed soft tissue lesions were treated with SFR due to frailty and/or a poor performance status. Conclusion: Despite the effectiveness of SFR is well-established in BM, its use in symptoms caused by soft tissue lesions have been underreported. SFR could be a good option for providing palliation in some patients, particularly in those who are frail or have a poor performance status.Keywords
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