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Role of Radiotherapy in MM
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Prompt and highly effective modality in the palliation of of
painful bony lesions and mass effects from soft tissue
extensions
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Efficacy in the control of lytic bone lesions and in reversing
the morbidity of spinal cord and nerve root compression
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30 Gy in 10 fractions or 40 to 45 Gy in 4 to 4.5 weeks to the
lesions with generous margins; 8 Gy/1 fraction may be used