Characteristics | n | % | |
---|---|---|---|
Radiotherapy dose completed (Gy) | |||
Single dose (median, range) | 3 | (2–4) | |
Cumulative dose (median, range) | 30 | (20–40) | |
Indication for radiotherapy | |||
Pain | 21 | 48 | |
Instability | 12 | 27 | |
Neurologic | 6 | 14 | |
Postoperative | 5 | 11 | |
Treatment for primary site | |||
Chemotherapy | yes | 17 | 39 |
no | 27 | 61 | |
Other treatment for bone metastases | |||
Surgical corset | yes | 8 | 18 |
no | 36 | 82 | |
Bisphosphonates | yes | 19 | 43 |
no | 25 | 57 |