In a patient with brain metastasis confined to the cerebellum, would it be reasonable to treat the posterior fossa only (vs WBRT)?
What are the best options to treat a patient with brain metastasis confined to the posterior fossa if the patient is young, has a favorable cancer, great KPS status and would like to avoid the memory loss associated with WBRT?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
If the patient has favorable prognostic factors and would like to avoid memory loss associated with WBRT, I would first consider whether the patient is eligible for stereotactic radiosurgery. If not a candidate for stereotactic radiosurgery, I would consider enrollment on eligible hippocampal avoida...
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