Goetz P, Ebinu JO, Roberge D, Zadeh G. Current standards in the management of cerebral metastases.
Int J Surg Oncol 2011;
2012:493426. [PMID:
22312540 PMCID:
PMC3263704 DOI:
10.1155/2012/493426]
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Abstract
The last 30 years have seen major changes in attitude toward patients with cerebral metastases. This paper aims to outline the major landmarks in this transition and the therapeutic strategies currently used. The controversies surrounding control of brain disease are discussed, and two emerging management trends are reviewed: tumor bed radiosurgery and salvage radiation.
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