title: Radiation therapy for neoplasms of the brain.
abstract: The effectiveness and complications of radiation therapy for brain neoplasms are reviewed. While the available data suggest a favorable influence and outcome, randomized studies are needed to further optimize radiation therapy techniques and to integrate new therapeutic modalities.
mesh_terms: D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009837:Oligodendroglioma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010871:Pinealoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011379:Prognosis; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage