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Surgery is a reasonable option for patients with brain metastases. Patients with large tumors with mass effect are more likely to benefit than those with multiple brain metastases and/or uncontrolled systemic disease. Patients with symptomatic brain metastases should receive local therapy regardless of the systemic therapy used.
- Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: ASCO Guideline Endorsement of ...
For patients with resected brain metastases, radiation...
- Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: ASCO Guideline Endorsement of ...
29 lis 2023 · Metastases are the most common intracranial tumors in adults, accounting for more than one-half of all intracranial tumors. The primary approaches to the treatment of brain metastases include surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT).
21 gru 2021 · For patients with asymptomatic brain metastases and no systemic therapy options, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) alone should be offered to patients with one to four unresected brain metastases, excluding small-cell lung carcinoma.
25 paź 2022 · Treatment for brain metastases can help ease symptoms, slow tumor growth and extend life. Even with successful treatment, brain metastases often recur, so your doctor will recommend close follow-up after treatment.
20 lut 2020 · Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is now the primary treatment for patients with either limited or multiple brain metastases, with potential synergistic effects when combined with certain...
13 maj 2022 · For patients with resected brain metastases, radiation therapy (SRS or whole-brain radiation therapy [WBRT]) is recommended to improve intracranial disease control; if there are limited additional brain metastases, SRS is recommended over WBRT.
5 sie 2021 · This Clinical Practice Guideline provides management recommendations for patients with brain metastases from solid tumours. •. The guideline covers clinical and pathological diagnosis, staging and risk assessment, treatment and follow-up. •. Treatment and management algorithms are provided. •.
