Bibliographic Details
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Brachytherapy in Brain Metastasis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Advances in Techniques and Clinical Outcomes. |
| Authors: |
Leskinen, Sandra1 (AUTHOR) sandra.leskinen@downstate.edu, Ben-Shalom, Netanel2 (AUTHOR), Ellis, Jason2 (AUTHOR), Langer, David2 (AUTHOR), Boockvar, John A.2 (AUTHOR), D'Amico, Randy S.2 (AUTHOR), Wernicke, A. Gabriella3 (AUTHOR) gwernicke@northwell.edu |
| Source: |
Cancers. Aug2024, Vol. 16 Issue 15, p2723. 22p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*BRAIN tumor treatment, *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems, *PATIENT safety, *RADIOISOTOPE brachytherapy, *CANCER patients, *EVALUATION of medical care, *METASTASIS, *SYSTEMATIC reviews, *MEDLINE, *QUALITY of life, *ONLINE information services, *RADIATION doses, *ISOTOPES, *DISEASE progression |
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UNITED States |
| Abstract: |
Simple Summary: Brain metastases are cancerous growths that spread to the brain from other parts of the body, causing severe health problems. This review explores brachytherapy, a treatment where radioactive sources are placed directly into or near tumors or tumor beds to deliver targeted radiation, with the goal of minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue. Here, we aim to summarize the history and recent advancements of brachytherapy techniques and clinical outcomes in brain metastasis treatment, showcasing its benefits and limitations and providing a clearer understanding of how brachytherapy may potentially improve quality of life for patients with brain metastases. Brain metastases pose a significant therapeutic challenge in the field of oncology, necessitating treatments that effectively control disease progression while preserving neurological and cognitive functions. Among various interventions, brachytherapy, which involves the direct placement of radioactive sources into or near tumors or into the resected cavity, can play an important role in treatment. Current literature describes brachytherapy's capacity to deliver targeted, high-dose radiation while minimizing damage to adjacent healthy tissues—a crucial consideration in the choice of treatment modality. Furthermore, advancements in implantation techniques as well as in the development of different isotopes have expanded its efficacy and safety profile. This review delineates the contemporary applications of brachytherapy in managing brain metastases, examining its advantages, constraints, and associated clinical outcomes, and provides a comprehensive understanding of advances in the use of brachytherapy for brain metastasis treatment, with implications for improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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