Frequently asked questions about the diagnosis and treatment of bone metastases 1.Is bone metastasis a late-stage tumor with treatment value? A: Bone metastasis is an advanced tumor, but cancer metastasis to the bone is not the end of life, it depends on the function of internal organs and other important organs to maintain life. Modern medicine considers tumor as a chronic disease that can be controlled. To a certain extent, advanced tumor is also curable, and the purpose of treatment is to relieve patients’ pain, preserve function and confidence, and receive further treatment to prolong life with quality of life. 2.What are the principles of treatment for bone metastasis cancer? A: The main principles of bone metastasis treatment include: inactivation of tumor, restoration of bone function, protection of nerves, pain relief and comprehensive treatment of whole-body intervention. 3.What are the treatment methods of bone metastasis cancer? A: According to different locations and the degree of tumor invasion, the treatment methods include interventional therapy, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and isotope therapy, etc. 4.What are the interventional treatments for bone metastasis cancer? A: Interventional treatment includes: bone cement injection therapy, tumor artery perfusion and embolization therapy, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, chemical ablation and radioactive particle therapy, etc. The suitable treatment plan is selected according to the condition. 5.Will patients improve after bone metastasis cancer intervention? A: 80% of patients will have their pain relieved, tumor is controlled, and patients can retain the function of activity and have confidence to receive further treatment. 6.When is it better to treat bone metastasis cancer? A: Early treatment is better to control the tumor and preserve the bones and nerves. Especially for important bones such as the spine, early treatment is necessary, as the treatment effect is not ideal when paralysis occurs. 7.Is there any risk in interventional treatment? A: Although interventional therapy is a minimally invasive procedure, complications of varying degrees can occur, even life-threatening, paraplegia and other complications, and the risk of each type is as high as 1.5%.