Published 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Palliative Radiotherapy

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Description

Palliative care does not attempt to prolong survival but to the achieve the highest quality of life both for the patient and their family covering their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Radiotherapy (RT), one of the most important therapeutic modalities, has a great significance in palliative medicine for cancer since it attempts to reduce as much as possible the acute reaction associated with the treatment for the patient. (Author)

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Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Radioterapia paliativa

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Seguridad Nuclear
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
IV
Journal Page Range
p. 2-9
ISSN
1136-7806

INIS

Country of Publication
Spain
Country of Input or Organization
Spain
INIS RN
35026820
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DOSIMETRY; NEOPLASMS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIOTHERAPY; SURVIVAL CURVES
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; DOSES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY