Palliative care 2016

Whole brain radiotherapy for brain metastases:

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1. There is a dose response for symptom control 2. Should aim to avoid the hippocampus 3. Will improve survival in lymphoma 4. Results in dyspraxia at 3-6 months 5. Has greatest impact where there is raised intracranial pressure

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