Conformal radiotherapy for brain tumors.

Abstract

The technical improvements of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy can decrease the toxicity of brain treatment to acceptable levels. The adoption of the technique by more centers would allow for the potential advantages of three-dimensional radiotherapy to be employed in a greater number of patients. Further studies evaluating the use of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in patients with nervous system neoplasms should focus on determining the effects on quality of life for the patient and survival compared with more standard treatment techniques.

• Authors: M D Weil
• Journal: Hematology/oncology clinics of North America (Hematol Oncol Clin North Am) Vol. 15 Issue 6 Pg. 1007-15 (Dec 2001) ISSN: 0889-8588 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11770295 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Brain Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Radiotherapy, Conformal (adverse effects, methods)