What are bone metastases?
They occur when cancer cells from another organ spread to bone. They may cause pain, limit movement or weaken a bone, but some cause no symptoms.
How can radiotherapy help?
Radiation can relieve pain and control a tumour focus in bone. Improvement often develops over days or weeks. Short treatment schedules are common when symptom relief is the goal.
Does it prevent every fracture?
No. A severely weakened bone may need orthopaedic assessment, stabilisation or other measures. Medicines for pain or bone protection may also be recommended.
When might stereotactic treatment be considered?
SBRT may be appropriate for selected lesions, including some spinal metastases or reirradiation cases. Spinal stability, prior radiation and the dose to the spinal cord are key safety factors.
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