This is a survey study to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an affordable, $400 flat rate, same-day consultation, simulation, and delivery of a single fraction of palliative radiation therapy for patients with symptomatic bony metastatic disease who are currently enrolled in hospice. Treatment planning and delivery of palliative radiotherapy will utilize "standard of care" techniques.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1
Undergo standard of care radiation therapy
The patient quality of life as measured by the ESAS-r; Edmonton Symptom Assessment System revised.
The surveys consists of Radiation Therapy Worthfullness survey; BPI: brief pain inventory; NUS: narcotics usage survey.
Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Feasibility of Treatment Delivery in the Same Day as Initial Evaluation
Patient evaluation will consist of surveys conducted at the time of treatment measured by the Radiation Oncologist Evaluation and Feasibility Assessments survey
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Evaluate the Treatment Influence on the Rate of Pain Stabilization and/or Reduction
Evaluate the treatment influence on the rate of pain stabilization and/or reduction as measured by the validated BPI patient questionnaire.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Evaluate the Treatment Influence on Patient Quality of Life
Evaluate the treatment influence on patient quality of life as measured by the ESAS.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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