Ablation underused to treat pain in cancer patients
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Less than 1% of hospitalized cancer patients undergo percutaneous ablation to relieve pain associated with bone or soft tissue tumors, according to a study by researchers at Emory University. The finding suggests a profound underuse of the procedure for treating cancer-related pain, noted lead author Will Lindquester, MD, and colleagues. This low utilization is surprising given the contemporary evidence demonstrating safety and efficacy of percutaneous ablation and its incorporation into multidi
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