Abstract
Radiotherapeutic effects of 42 bone metastases in 26 hepatocellular carcinoma patients were retrospectively analyzed. Pain relief was observed in 79% of 37 bone metastases treated (29/37). Antitumor effects and improvement of paralysis were also observed in 88% (8/9) and 17% (1/6), respectively. The toxicities experienced were tolerable. Radiotherapy was an effective means of palliation in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma bone metastases.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Bone Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Bone Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Bone Neoplasms / secondary*
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / drug therapy
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / radiotherapy*
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / secondary*
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Female
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pain / prevention & control
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Radiotherapy, High-Energy / adverse effects
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Retrospective Studies
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Spinal Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Spinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Spinal Neoplasms / secondary