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Radiation therapy in tumors of the central nervous system. 1998

R A Strohl
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201, USA.

OBJECTIVE To review the role of radiation therapy in the management of primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). METHODS Book chapters, review articles, and research studies. CONCLUSIONS Radiation therapy plays an important role in the management of primary and metastatic tumors of the CNS. Radiation and surgery are combined with curative intent for low-grade tumors. Cranial radiation may be used to prevent brain metastases, and palliative radiation may be used to alleviate symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Helping patients with tumors of the CNS and their family members understand the anticipated side effects of the disease and the therapeutic goals of radiation therapy may help to alleviate anxiety and maintain an optimal quality of life during therapy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009362 Neoplasm Metastasis The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site. Metastase,Metastasis,Metastases, Neoplasm,Metastasis, Neoplasm,Neoplasm Metastases,Metastases
D009859 Oncology Nursing A nursing specialty concerned with the care provided to cancer patients. It includes aspects of family functioning through education of both patient and family. Nursing, Oncologic,Oncologic Nursing,Cancer Nursing,Oncological Nursing,Nursing, Cancer,Nursing, Oncological,Nursing, Oncology
D010346 Patient Care Management Generating, planning, organizing, and administering medical and nursing care and services for patients. Care Management, Patient,Management, Patient Care
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D016543 Central Nervous System Neoplasms Benign and malignant neoplastic processes that arise from or secondarily involve the brain, spinal cord, or meninges. CNS Neoplasm,CNS Neoplasms,Central Nervous System Neoplasm,Central Nervous System Tumor,Neoplasms, Central Nervous System,Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasm,Central Nervous System Neoplasms, Primary,Central Nervous System Tumors,Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasms,Tumors, Central Nervous System,Neoplasm, CNS,Neoplasms, CNS

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