Multidisciplinary Management of Breast Cancer Brain Metastases.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
This review summarizes the most up-to-date approach to the multidisciplinary management of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. A brief overview of the epidemiology and biology of breast cancer brain metastasis is provided. The perspectives of radiation oncology, neurosurgery, and medical oncology-and landmark studies from each discipline-are all discussed. We also offer practical tips to help guide the treating physician, including data on antiseizure medications. Finally, we introduce the concept of a multidisciplinary clinic that combines input from medical and radiation oncology, neurosurgery, and support services, which we developed at the University of North Carolina as a coordinated and optimal approach to the management of patients with this complex disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Zagar, TM; Van Swearingen, AED; Kaidar-Person, O; Ewend, MG; Anders, CK
Published Date
- October 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 10
Start / End Page
- 923 - 933
PubMed ID
- 27753060
Pubmed Central ID
- 27753060
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0890-9091
Language
- eng