Neurocognitive function and quality of life after proton beam therapy for brain tumour patients.

CONCLUSION: Self-reported and objectively measured neurocognition and most other QoL domains remained largely stable over time during recurrence-free follow-up for brain tumour patients treated with PBT. The association between reduced cognitive function and irradiated volume of the anterior cerebellum requires validation in larger studies and comparison to patients treated with photon therapy.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 6, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Dutz A, Agolli L, Bütof R, Valentini C, Baumann M, Lühr A, Löck S, Krause M Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research