How would you manage a slowly progressive benign brain tumor located near critical structures such as the optic chiasm/brainstem?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Neuro-Oncology • Non-malignant Disease

Dependent upon histology, when would you offer RT to an asymptomatic patient who refuses consideration of any future surgical intervention?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

This is a very common occurrence, except that frequently we don't have histology. For example, meningiomas in the region of the cavernous sinus are frequently diagnosed by imaging criteria. In any event, I recommend radiation therapy for slowly growing asymptomatic, presumed benign tumor...

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Radiation Oncologist at Center for Neurosciences
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful answer,...

Radiation Oncologist at University of Colorado School of Medicine
Hi, Tina. I am sorry that I can't be more helpful...

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