High-dose radiation therapy is needed for intracranial control and long-term survival in patients with non-seminomatous germ cell tumor brain metastases

ConclusionsOur data supports that a higher BED is required for durable ICC, and that ICC is needed for patients with NSGCT to achieve long-term survival. Prospective studies evaluating radiation dose-escalation for the treatment of NSGCT BM should be considered.

Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - February 15, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research