What is palliative XRT?

Palliative XRT stands for Palliative X-Ray Therapy. It is a type of radiation therapy that is used to relieve symptoms in patients with advanced or terminal cancer. Palliative XRT can help to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and extend life expectancy.

Palliative XRT is typically used to treat patients with cancer that has spread to the bones, brain, or other organs. It can be used to:

* Shrink tumors and reduce pain

* Relieve pressure on nerves and other structures

* Improve breathing

* Improve swallowing

* Control bleeding

* Reduce the risk of fractures

Palliative XRT is a localized treatment, which means that it only affects the area of the body that is being treated. It does not affect healthy cells, so it does not cause the same side effects as other types of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.

Palliative XRT is usually given in a series of treatments, over several weeks or months. The number of treatments and the dose of radiation will depend on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's overall health.

Palliative XRT can be a very effective treatment for patients with advanced or terminal cancer. It can help to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, and it can also extend life expectancy.