Heat and cement: a new One-Two punch for spine cancer?

This study is testing whether using radiofrequency ablation (heat to kill cancer cells) plus bone cement to stabilize the spine, followed by radiation, works better than radiation alone for people with cancer that has spread to the spine. The goal is to see if the combination reduces fractures, nerve problems, and pain. Thirty-six adults with spine metastases will be randomly assigned to receive the combination or radiation alone, and they will be followed for up to two years.