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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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