The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Management of Metastatic Melanoma in the Brain. (11th April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hong, Angela; Fogarty, Gerald; Izard, Michael A.
• Other Names: Suki Dima Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgical oncology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-11
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- surgery; Medical Oncology; Neoplasms; General Surgery; Cancer -- Surgery; Oncology; Surgery; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994059
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/294735
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1402

Abstract

Abstract : Brain metastasis is common in patients with melanoma and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. There have been no specific randomized trials for patients with melanoma brain metastasis, so treatment is based on management of brain metastasis in general and requires multidisciplinary expertise including radiation oncology, neurosurgery, medical oncology, and palliative care. In this paper, we summarize the prognosis, general management, and the role of radiation therapy in the management of metastatic melanoma in the brain.