Abstract
Introduction: The role of stereotactic radiosurgery is increasing in the management of brain and spine metastases. We review the data supporting its use.
Methods: We used data to compile recommendations for indications, prescription dose and dose constraints, treatment outcomes, and toxicities.
Results: Stereotactic radiosurgery is demonstrated to be effective and safe in the management of brain and spine metastases, both upfront and for recurrence. Toxicities, particularly radiation necrosis and myelopathy, can be morbid and need to be followed for.
Conclusion: While the data support its use, there needs to be continued research with improved technology, on the use of radiosurgery for larger brain metastases, and on the toxicities of radiosurgery and its management.
Keywords: Stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, brain metastases, spine metastases, Central Nervous System (CNS), Bone.
Current Cancer Therapy Reviews
Title:Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Management of Brain and Spine Metastases
Volume: 14 Issue: 1
Author(s): Jacob A. Miller, Ehsan H. Balagamwala and Samuel T. Chao*
Affiliation:
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195,United States
Keywords: Stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, brain metastases, spine metastases, Central Nervous System (CNS), Bone.
Abstract: Introduction: The role of stereotactic radiosurgery is increasing in the management of brain and spine metastases. We review the data supporting its use.
Methods: We used data to compile recommendations for indications, prescription dose and dose constraints, treatment outcomes, and toxicities.
Results: Stereotactic radiosurgery is demonstrated to be effective and safe in the management of brain and spine metastases, both upfront and for recurrence. Toxicities, particularly radiation necrosis and myelopathy, can be morbid and need to be followed for.
Conclusion: While the data support its use, there needs to be continued research with improved technology, on the use of radiosurgery for larger brain metastases, and on the toxicities of radiosurgery and its management.
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Miller A. Jacob , Balagamwala H. Ehsan and Chao T. Samuel *, Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Management of Brain and Spine Metastases, Current Cancer Therapy Reviews 2018; 14 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573394714666180122145849
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