Support Patients with Maximum Comfort
BENEFITS OF LOW-ENERGY RADIOTHERAPY
Deliver Fast Pain Relief
Immediate Relief
Simple orthovoltage planning speeds treatment delivery.
Comfortable Treatments
You bring the machine to the patient, rather than the patient to the machine.
Easy Workflow
Compact treatment systems are intuitive and easy to use.
Orthovoltage Radiation for Palliative Care
X-rays were first documented to relieve pain from bone metastases in 1907 and their palliative use continues due to speed of pain relief. With most cancers that are capable of metastasizing to bony tissue such as the ribs or soft tissue lesions—including the most common prostate, lung and breast cancers—the need for palliative treatments will increase as primary disease local control rates increase and reoccurrence becomes more common. To learn how the Xstrahl orthovoltage systems can help your clinic deliver X-rays for pain relief in palliative care to your patients, contact Xstrahl.
PALLIATIVE RADIATION RESOURCES
Palliative radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancer
Study of a palliative regimen that offers impressive response rates and effective symptom palliation for patients with non-melanoma skin cancer.
Palliative radiotherapy for skin malignancies
A review of studies using palliative radiotherapy in skin cancer based upon direct mention of cosmetic outcomes, skin-related side effects from RT that may be used as a surrogate for cosmetic outcome, or more hypofractionated schema.
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
Learn more about expanding your care with low-energy radiation therapy in our clinical brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is orthovoltage radiation therapy used in palliative care?
Orthovoltage X-ray therapy has been used since 1907 to relieve pain associated with bone metastases and soft tissue lesions. It remains a clinically relevant palliative modality due to its speed of pain relief, simple treatment planning, and minimal patient burden.
Which cancers commonly require palliative radiation therapy for metastatic pain management?
Prostate, lung, and breast cancers are among the most common primary malignancies that metastasize to bony and soft tissue, creating demand for palliative radiotherapy. As primary disease local control rates improve and recurrence becomes more prevalent, the clinical need for effective palliative X-ray therapy continues to grow.
Can orthovoltage radiation therapy be delivered at a patient's bedside or in a mobile clinic setting?
Yes. Xstrahl orthovoltage systems are compact and designed for flexible deployment, allowing clinicians to bring treatment directly to the patient rather than requiring patient transport to a dedicated radiation facility. This is particularly valuable for patients with limited mobility or advanced disease.
What are the benefits of orthovoltage X-ray therapy over other palliative treatment approaches?
Orthovoltage radiation therapy offers rapid symptom relief, straightforward treatment planning, and an intuitive clinical workflow. Its non-invasive nature and short treatment sessions make it well-suited for patients where comfort, quality of life, and minimizing treatment burden are the primary clinical objectives.
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