Conformal radiotherapy for brain tumors.
The technical improvements of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy can decrease the toxicity of brain treatment to acceptable levels. The adoption of the technique by more centers would allow for the potential advantages of three-dimensional radiotherapy to be employed in a greater number of patients. Further studies evaluating the use of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in patients with nervous system neoplasms should focus on determining the effects on quality of life for the patient and survival compared with more standard treatment techniques.
Weil
M D
MD
michael@trilemetry.com
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods