title: The role of radiation therapy in the treatment of central nervous system tumors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide an overview of the management of central nervous system tumors with radiation therapy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Book chapters, research articles, and review articles.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radiation therapy plays a primary role in the treatment and management of primary and metastatic central nervous system tumors. Radiation therapy may be administered in several modalities with either curative or palliative intent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A general understanding of the treatment of central nervous system tumors with radiation, and the management of potential side effects can help to provide optimal care and improved quality of life for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ben E. Owens Cancer Treatment Center, Jonesboro, AR, USA.
authors.forename: Christie M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hancock
authors.forename: Melissa A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Burrow
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D016543:Central Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010166:Palliative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000379:methods; D016634:Radiosurgery; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome