Palliation of painful bone metastases: Strontium-89.

Abstract

Most patients with bony metastases experience painful symptoms. Strontium-89 isotope therapy is an alternative to traditional hemibody radiation in cases of multiple, diffuse metastases. Generally given as a single i.v. slow-push infusion, relief begins in one to three weeks, peaks at six weeks, and has a mean duration of 12 months. Up to 22 percent of patients are pain-free at three months.

• Authors: S Baumrucker
• Journal: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (Am J Hosp Palliat Care) 1998 Mar-Apr Vol. 15 Issue 2 Pg. 113-5 ISSN: 1049-9091 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9543899 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Strontium Radioisotopes

Topics

• Bone Neoplasms (complications, secondary, therapy)
• Humans
• Pain (etiology)
• Palliative Care (methods)
• Strontium Radioisotopes (therapeutic use)