Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Residents-Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases

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Video Summary

The video discusses radiosurgery for brain metastases and its role in the treatment of brain metastases. The speaker discusses the evolving use of radiosurgery and whole brain radiation therapy for the optimal management of brain metastases. They mention the increasing incidence of brain metastases due to the aging baby boomer population and the development of more effective systemic therapies. The speaker also talks about the increasing utilization of radiosurgery worldwide and the need to integrate targeted therapies with the management of brain metastases. They discuss the benefits and limitations of whole brain radiation therapy and radiosurgery, including the potential for cognitive decline with whole brain radiation therapy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment based on factors like number, size, and volume of brain metastases, as well as patient factors such as performance status and primary tumor type. They also mention ongoing clinical trials investigating the role of radiosurgery and cognitive decline, as well as the role of radiosurgery in patients with post-operative cavities. The speaker concludes by discussing the importance of informed consent and the need for continued research to guide treatment decisions for recurrent brain metastases.

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Presented by Eric L. Chang, MD

Keywords

radiosurgery

brain metastases

treatment

whole brain radiation therapy

cognitive decline

individualizing treatment