Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5529556 | Radiotherapy and Oncology | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Background: Radiation therapy is effective for painful uncomplicated bone metastases, with multiple fraction radiation therapy (MFRT) administered frequently. The optimal dose for MFRT to yield maximum pain relief remains unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to determine pain response across MFRT doses. Methods: A literature search was conducted in Ovid MEDLINE(R) <1946 to July Week 3 2016>, Embase Classic & Embase <1947 to 2016Â Week 30> and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials