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Who is a good candidate for pre-operative SRS for resectable brain metastases?

Based on recent ASTRO data, what is your selection criteria and size cutoffs?
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Do you ever give fractionated SRT preoperatively?

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Radiation Oncology · Southeast Radiation Oncology Group, P.A.
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In our study, the vast majority of our patients treated with pre-op SRS had tumor volumes between 5 and 35 cc (maximum dimensions of slightly above 2 cm to 4 cm). We do not treat patients who need emergent surgery for significant AMS or emergent hydrocephalus or herniation for example. Patients unde...

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