Table 1. Bone metastases radiotherapy suggestions.
| Clinical circumstances | Modality | Radiotherapy schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| total dose | fraction | ||
| Painful uncomplicated bone metastases | 3D-CRT | 8 Gy | 1 |
| SBRT | 15-24 Gy | 1 | |
| 18-36 Gy | 3-6 | ||
| Pathologic fractures | 3D-CRT | 20 Gy | 5 |
| 30 Gy | 10 | ||
| Spinal cord compression post decompressive surgery |
3D-CRT | ||
| 20 Gy | 5 | ||
| ______________________ | 30 Gy | 10 | |
| alone | 8 Gy | 1 | |
| Re-irradiation | 3D-CRT | 8 Gy | 1 |
| SBRT* | 10-30 Gy | 1-5 | |
*clinical trials
Abbreviations: 3D-CRT: three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy; SBRT: stereotactic body radiation