Author/Editor     Laranja, André; Gomes, Dora; Conde, Sofia; Aguiar, Artur; Rolim, Luísa; Carvalho, Luisa; Pires, Andreia
Title     Radiosurgery for multiple brain metastases in non-small cell lung cancer ‐ paradigm shift
Type     članek
Vol. and No.     Letnik 38, št. 1
Publication year     2021
Volume     str. 17-21
ISSN     2712-2492
Language     eng
Abstract     Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a case of multiple brain metastases treated with LINAC-based radiosurgery (SRS). Materials and methods: Case report and a summary review of pertinent literature regarding SRS for multiple brain metastases. Results / Case Study: This case presents a patient with nonsmall cell lung cancer diagnosed with nine brain metastases who was treated with SRS. During follow-up, all brain lesions showed complete response with minimal impact on the patient’s quality of life. Discussion and Conclusion: The role of SRS is expanding, and recent published trials have showed promising results supporting its use in patients with more than four brain metastases. As our case suggests, SRS can be an eff ective and safe treatment for these patients and should be considered by physicians when they are presented with a similar case.
Keywords     radiotherapy
radiosurgery
brain metastases
radioterapija
radiokirurgija
metastaze v možganih