A matched-pair analysis comparing whole-brain radiotherapy with and without a stereotactic boost for intracerebral control and overall survival in patients with one to three cerebral metastases

Abstract Background Twelve years ago, a randomized trial demonstrated that a radiosurgery boost added to whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) improved intracerebral control (IC) in patients with one to three cerebral metastases. Overall survival (OS) was improved only in the subgroup of patients with a s...

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Main Authors: Dirk Rades, Stefan Janssen, Amira Bajrovic, Mai Trong Khoa, Theo Veninga, Steven E. Schild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-017-0804-1