Influence of volumetric modulated arc therapy and FET-PET scanning on treatment outcomes for glioblastoma patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Introduction of hippocampal-sparing IG-VMAT technology appeared to be safe, and may have reduced toxicity and cognitive impairment. Larger mean brain dose was strongly associated with inferior PFS and OS.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - November 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Munck Af Rosenschold P, Law I, Engelholm S, Engelholm SA, Muhic A, Lundemann MJ, Roed H, Grunnet K, Skovgaard Poulsen H Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research