Abstract
Brain metastases are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Key prognostic classification systems for brain metastases are reviewed. The role of surgery, particularly for single brain metastases, is discussed. This is followed by an overview of radiation, both whole brain and focal, in the treatment of brain metastases. Finally, we review examples of important concepts regarding the role of systemic therapy in the treatment of brain metastases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 321-329 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Oncology (Switzerland) |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 17 2014 |
Keywords
- Bevacizumab
- Brain
- Brain metastases
- Chemotherapy
- Ipilimumab
- Neoplasm metastasis
- Neurosurgery
- Radiosurgery
- Radiotherapy
- Temozolomide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cancer Research
- Oncology
- Medicine(all)