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Palliative radiation therapy

Source: Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

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Context: Treatment of Stage IV Prostate Cancer / Treatment Options for Stage IV Prostate Cancer

A single fraction of 8 Gy has been shown to have similar benefits on bone pain relief and QOL as multiple fractions (3 Gy × 10) as was evidenced in the RTOG-9714 trial (NCT00003162).[57]; [58][Level of evidence A3] For more information, see Cancer Pain.

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RTOG-9714
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Level of evidence A3
Cancer Pain

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NCT00003162 · design, results and side effects

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PubMed 16793154 · Original source
PubMed 17416863 · Original source

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