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Onsite versus offsite radiation treatment of malignant spinal cord compression: lessons from a safety net health system.

Authors :
Chen, Albert C
Bonnen, Mark D
Mok, Henry
Source :
British Journal of Radiology. Apr2017, Vol. 90 Issue 1072, p-1. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article offers a comparison between onsite and offsite radiation treatment effectiveness of malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC). Topics discussed include a brief overview about the medical condition, and offers details on the research study which seeks to know the accuracy of treatment between the radiation treatment methods mentioned. Moreover, the result of the study is also presented which revealed that offsite radiotherapy offers better treatment outcome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071285
Volume :
90
Issue :
1072
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121839143
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20160922