Management of multiple brain metastases: a patterns of care survey within the German Society for Radiation Oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The treatment of brain metastases (BM) has changed considerably in recent years and in particular, the management of multiple BM is currently undergoing a paradigm shift and treatment may differ from current guidelines. This survey was designed to analyze the patterns of care in the management of multiple BM.

Methods

An online survey consisting of 36 questions was distributed to the members of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO).

Results

In total, 193 physicians out of 111 institutions within the German Society for Radiation oncology responded to the survey. Prognostic scores for decision making were not used regularly. Whole brain radiotherapy approaches (WBRT) are the preferred treatment option for patients with multiple BM, although stereotact

SUBMITTER: Kraft J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7997832 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature