[Reirradiation of brain metastasis: Review of the last five years].

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Date publication

août 2019

Journal

Cancer radiotherapie : journal de la Societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr ANTONI Delphine, Pr NOEL Georges


Tous les auteurs :
Nguyen MN, Noel G, Antoni D

Résumé

No recommandations have been established for reirradiation of brain metastases yet. The purpose of this review is to analyse the data of the five last years about the feasibility, efficacy and tolerance of reirradiation of brain metastases. Reirradiation can be 3D conformal or stereotactic. Whole brain irradiation seems appropriate for multiple brain metastases in order to obtain symptomatic relief, with or without supportive care. Stereotactic reirradiation has shown satisfying results in terms of overall survival, local control, without significant toxicity. Prospective trials are necessary in order to validate consensual recommandations.

Mots clés

Brain metastases, Irradiation de l’encéphale en totalité, Métastases cérébrales, Radiothérapie en conditions stéréotaxiques, Reirradiation, Stereotactic radiotherapy, Whole brain radiotherapy

Référence

Cancer Radiother. 2019 Aug 22;: