Mechanisms of radiotherapy-associated cognitive disability in patients with brain tumours

Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 52 - 64
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Abstract
Standard treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumours includes high-dose megavoltage-range radiation to the cranial vault. About half of patients survive >6 months, and many attain long-term control or cure. However, 50-90% of survivors exhibit disabling cognitive dysfunction. The radiation-associated cognitive syndrome is poorly understood and has no effective prevention or long-term treatment. Attention has primarily focused on mechanisms...
Paper Details
Title
Mechanisms of radiotherapy-associated cognitive disability in patients with brain tumours
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
52 - 64
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