Diffusion tensor imaging indices to predict cognitive changes following adult radiotherapy.

Noorazrul Azmie Yahya Hanani Abdul Manan

Published in: European journal of cancer care (2020)

Fractional anisotropy is a clinically meaningful biomarker for radiotherapy-related cognitive decline. Studies accruing larger patient cohorts are needed to guide therapeutic changes that can abate the decline.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
mild cognitive impairment
early stage
locally advanced
radiation therapy
radiation induced
squamous cell carcinoma
young adults
drug induced