Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) saves lives by treating cancer that has spread to the brain, but it also causes long-standing ...

While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease and its treatment. Up to 70% of survivors experience trouble ...

About 40% of patients with brain metastases who experienced cognitive decline after brain radiation therapy regained full cognitive function within 6 months following treatment, a new analysis found.

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist's personal battle with cancer has inspired new research geared toward tailoring radiation treatment to reduce damage to the brain. The research is published in ...

A phase 2 trial found that compared with whole brain radiation (WBRT), stereotactic radiation reduced neurologic deaths in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and 1-10 brain metastases. SCLC ...

Brain radiotherapy combined with ICIs improved overall survival and intracranial local control in SCLC patients with brain metastases. WBRT with simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) showed better ...

Proton therapy and image-guided precision have improved outcomes for primary brain tumor patients by minimizing toxicity and enhancing targeting accuracy. Multidisciplinary collaboration, involving ...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors and stereotactic radiosurgery do not increase the risk of necrosis among patients with NSCLC who have brain metastases, according to research. Treatment with immunotherapy ...