[Radiotherapy indications in the treatment of metastases from urological malignancies]

Prog Urol. 2008 Nov:18 Suppl 7:S223-7. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(08)74547-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Radiotherapy is an efficient weapon as part of the treatment of urological carcinoma Metastases. Palliative radiotherapy for bone metastasis has specific caracteristics in Comparison to conventional radiotherapy: rapid initiation, short overall time, efficient and Persistent action and reduced side effects. The indications are often painful symptomatic Lesions. It should be considered as a part of the whole therapeutic schedule for the patient. Generally, this radiotherapy uses a single fraction.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Metastasis / radiotherapy
  • Urologic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Urologic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*