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Role of Radiotherapy in MM

Prompt and highly effective modality in the palliation of of

painful bony lesions and mass effects from soft tissue

extensions

Efficacy in the control of lytic bone lesions and in reversing

the morbidity of spinal cord and nerve root compression

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