Brain metastases from primary colorectal cancer: is radiosurgery an effective treatment approach? results of a multicenter study of the radiation and clinical oncology italian association (AIRO).

CONCLUSIONS: SRS/HSRS have proven to be an effective local treatment for BMCRC. A careful evaluation of prognostic factors as well as a multidisciplinary evaluation is a valid aid to manage the optimal therapeutic strategy for CTC patients with BMs.
ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The prognosis of brain metastatic colorectal cancer patients (BMCRC) is poor. Several local treatments was used, but optimal treatment choice remains undefined. Radiosurgery has proven to be an effective local treatment for BMCRC. A careful evaluation of prognostic factors and a multidisciplinary evaluation needed.
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Source: The British Journal of Radiology - October 9, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Navarria P, Minniti G, Clerici E, Comito T, Cozzi S, Pinzi V, Fariselli L, Ciammella P, Scoccianti S, Borzillo V, Anselmo P, Maranzano E, Dell'acqua V, Jereczek-Fossa B, Giaj Levra N, Podlesko AM, Giudice E, Buglione di Monale E Bastia M, Pedretti S, Brun Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: research