[Carcinomatous meningitis: The radiation therapist's point of view].

The objective of radiation therapy is to improve quality of life. Association with systemic therapy improves overall survival. Administration of sequential intrathecal chemotherapy may also improve overall survival, but induces more toxicity. The use of new radiotherapy techniques and development of radiosensitizing molecules in patients with good performance status could improve survival in this frequent complication of cancer.
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Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - February 8, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Espenel S, Vallard A, Langrand-Escure J, Ben Mrad M, Méry B, Rivoirard R, Moriceau G, Guy JB, Trone JC, Moncharmont C, Wang G, Diao P, Bernichon É, Chanal É, Fournel P, Magné N Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research