Whole brain radiotherapy versus stereotactic radiosurgery for 4–10 brain metastases: a phase III randomised multicentre trial

Whole brain radiotherapy versus stereotactic radiosurgery for 4–10 brain metastases: a phase III randomised multicentre trial

Abstract Background Maintenance of quality of life is the primary goal during treatment of brain metastases (BM). This is a protocol of an ongoing phase III randomised multicentre study. This study aims to determine the exact additional palliative value of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) over whole...

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Main Authors: Jaap D. Zindler, Anna M. E. Bruynzeel, Daniëlle B. P. Eekers, Coen W. Hurkmans, Ans Swinnen, Philippe Lambin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Brain metastases
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Whole brain radiotherapy
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3494-z

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