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How are you integrating IMRT into whole brain radiation for brain metastases?

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Radiation Oncology · Duke University

Whole brain radiation therapy with IMRT for hippocampal avoidance with memantine should be considered the standard of care for patients not eligible for SRS.

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Radiation Oncology · University of Toronto

I agree with @Dr. First Last that HA-WBRT is preferred over WBRT, in patients not eligible for SRS.

As a Canadian Radiation Oncologist primarily managing lung cancer, I cannot comment on memantine nor challenges in obtaining insurance coverage (Hurray for universal access to HA-WBRT and SRS!)

Some th...

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