Low-Dose Radiotherapy in Treating Painful Bone Metastases in Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Low-Dose Radiotherapy for Bone Pain in Multiple Myeloma Patients:

This study looks at how well low-dose radiotherapy (using small amounts of high-energy rays) helps reduce bone pain in patients with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma that has spread to their bones. The therapy aims to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, potentially offering fewer side effects and less disruption to other treatments like chemotherapy.

Key Points:

• **Treatment**: Patients receive low-dose radiation on two consecutive days. If pain doesn't improve, more treatment may be given after 4 weeks.
• **Follow-Up**: Patients are checked on at 2, 4, and 8 weeks and then at 6 months to see how well the treatment worked.
• **Eligibility**: The study is for patients with multiple myeloma causing bone pain, who haven't had radiation or surgery on the painful area before.

Patients need to agree to participate and understand what the study involves. They should not have broken bones or be pregnant. The study will help understand if this low-dose treatment eases pain without many side effects.