title: [Results of radiation therapy in 214 primary cerebral tumors and 27 metastases to the brain (1969--1978) (author's transl)].
abstract: The results of radiation therapy in 241 patients with a cerebral tumor are reported. A total of 214 primary cerebral tumors and of 27 metastases to the brain was irradiated at the medical radiation institute of the University of Tübingen within the period from 1969 to 1978. Of the cases, 56% underwent primary radiation therapy, and 44% postoperative treatment. Histologically verified diagnoses are existing for 68.5% of all the cases. The average survival rate (months) for the different tumor groups--according to the classification of Zülch--is compared with data in literature. The problems concerning the indication of radiation therapy are discussed. The results underline the merely palliative character of actual radiation therapy in the treatment of most cerebral tumors. Its value is to be found in the prevention resp. retardation of recurrences. Irradiation, even palliative irradiation, or cerebral metastases may be recommended without restriction, as special importance has to be attached to the aspect of an improvement of life quality.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000556:secondary; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010166:Palliative Care; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Ergebnisse der Strahlentherapie bei 214 primären Hirntumoren und 27 Hirnmetastasen (1969--1978).