The role of palliative and symptomatic radiation therapy of bone metastases

The aim of the study is to assess the optimal irradiation schedule for patients affected by bone metastases and to discuss the use of radiopharmaceuticals. The efficacy of external beam irradiation in the palliation of bone metastasis-related symptoms is confirmed by the literature review, even with short treatments and single-dose administrations. This is important for both patient expectations and the necessity for improved resource allocation with reference to the territorial distribution and waiting lists of radiotherapy centers