Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Brain Metastases at a Tertiary Cancer Center in Kashmir: A Novel Experience
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2024-12
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International Research Organization for Life & Health Sciences
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Background and Objective: With improvised cancer care the incidence of brain metastases is increasing worldwide. Traditionally whole brain radiotherapy, corticosteroids, and surgery have been the mainstay of treatment. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has evolved as a promising modality in the management of brain metastases, either alone or in combination with other modalities. We share our experience of SRS in brain metastases at a tertiary cancer center in Kashmir, India. Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty patients with radiologically or histologically documented brain metastases were addressed for their demographic profile of which 37 were analyzed with respect to their clinico-dosimetric profile. Results: Thirty-seven patients received SRS, predominantly hypofractionated schedule. The majority were males with underlying lung cancer. Conclusion: The present analysis, besides highlighting the increasing trend of incidence of brain metastasis also suggests the feasibility of linear accelerator (LINAC)-based SRS in brain metastases owing to the wide availability of LINAC-based radiotherapy machines, ease of execution, and non-operative alternative.
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Brain metastases, Kashmir, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Whole brain RT
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Mustafa SA, Nabi MG, Shafi S, Bhat MA. . Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Brain Metastases at a Tertiary Cancer Center in Kashmir: A Novel Experience. International Journal of Scientific Study. 2024 Dec; 12(9): 45-48