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Do you consider multiple sclerosis a contraindication for SRS?

The small series by Lowell et al (IJROBP 2011) suggests significant toxicity risks following SRS.
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Radiation Oncology · Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
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The answer to this question in my opinion is in two parts :

1. Looking at the data in detail from this paper:

a. Three of the 6 patients with MS had brain mets and recieved the higher doses - and had no complications.

b. The one patient with a facial schwannoma developed facial palsy - which is not unu...

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