Brain metastasis is the most frequent central nervous system malignancy. Although surgery and chemotherapy have roles to play in the treatment of brain metastasis, radiation therapy remains a mainstay of therapy. We will review the role of fractionated radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent brain metastasis. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2017-06.asp].
作者:Kunal, Sindhu;Sohail, Syed;Deus, Cielo
来源:Rhode Island medical journal (2013) 2017 年 100卷 6期