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Radiation of metastases now makes more sense?

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"The evolution and rise of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) have been particularly notable in patients with oligometastatic disease, where it has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective treatment strategy yielding favorable results in terms of disease control and improved oncological outcomes." Does this mean that it now makes more sense to radiate metastases?

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Some very knowledgeable guys on here think that there is no proven trials that it makes big difference.

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