Variations in whole brain radiation therapy fractionation for brain metastases in Victoria.

Lessandra Yan Shan CheeJoseph SiaRoger L MilneFarshad Foroudi Jeremy L Millar Wee Loon Ong

Published in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2022)

We observed large variations in WBRT fractionation that are associated with patient, tumour, treatment and institutional factors. It is important to continuously monitor and benchmark our practice in order to reduce potentially unwarranted variations.

Keyphrases

brain metastases
small cell lung cancer
radiation therapy
primary care
healthcare
case report
quality improvement
combination therapy
radiation induced
blood brain barrier
replacement therapy
cerebral ischemia
brain injury
rectal cancer