Volumetric reduction of brain metastases after stereotactic radiotherapy: Prognostic factors and effect on local control.

Naoyuki Kanayama Toshiki IkawaShingo OhiraTakero HirataMasahiro MorimotoKazuhiko OgawaTeruki TeshimaKoji Konishi

Published in: Cancer medicine (2022)

Robust volume reduction of brain metastases at 6 months post-SRT can predict local control. GTV D80 in the LQ model: α/β = 20 may be warranted for good volume reduction.

Keyphrases

brain metastases
small cell lung cancer
prognostic factors
early stage
squamous cell carcinoma
locally advanced