Management of brain metastases: surgery, radiation, or both?

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;26(4):933-47. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2012.04.008. Epub 2012 May 16.

Abstract

A significant number of cancer patients will develop intracranial metastases. In general, treatment of these lesions uses a combination of surgery and radiation. However, over the past several decades the specifics of this treatment paradigm have evolved significantly. This article describes the current standard of care with respect to intracranial metastases, highlighting the latest therapeutic developments.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans