How are you integrating IMRT into whole brain radiation for brain metastases?
Are you waiting for final publication of NRG CC-001?
If already routinely using, any challenges with insurance approval, plan turnaround time, or other issues?
Do you set up/sim differently for IMRT vs. 3D whole brain?
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Radiation Oncology · Duke University
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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
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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!)
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