[Radiotherapy in the management of painful bone metastases at The National Institute of Oncology in Morocco: data from one year follow-up of 86 patients].

Background: Radiation therapy plays an essential role in the management of pain caused by bone metastases Objectives: Evaluate the effect of radiation for the relief of pain caused by bone metastases.

Methods: We conducted a prospective study of 86 patients suffering from pain associated with bone metastases treated at our department by external radiotherapy between September 2010 and December 2011. Patients recorded pain severity in the numeric rating scale and analgesic requirements before, at the end of irradiation, then weekly for a month, and every month for a year.