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Radiation Oncology • Palliation • Neuro-Oncology • Stereotactic Radiosurgery • Brain Metastases
Is it preferable to offer hypofractionated SRT over single fraction SRS for brain metastases?
There are solid data from Emory, Korea and others suggesting that is as effective as single fraction SRS but has less complications.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
For bulkier lesions, or somewhat bulky lesions in bad locations (i.e. brainstem) I much prefer to use a 3-fraction approach, with admittedly less data to support it. We do, however, know that necrosis risks become significant with tissue V12 (single fraction) of >10-20 ml, so for patients with b...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
For postoperative cases or brainstem locations, I favor HSRT (3-5 fxs). In the postop setting, a larger CTV is needed. In the olden days, we used to treat surgical cavities with SRS but observed marginal recurrences in the meninges (area of incision) adjacent to the cavity. Then we started to inclu...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I agree, for small lesions a one-fraction dose might be preferable, but if lesions are bulkier, then a hypofractionnated regimen might decrease risks of necrosis.... allthough notions on necrosis are still limited.
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Radiation Oncologist at Sletten Center Radiation Therapy
There is a more recent paper out of Italy, first a...
There is a more recent paper out of Italy, first a...