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Neurotoxicity: the big problem…

Annals Oncol. 2007;18

WBRT ± chemotherapy is associated with more pronounced

cognitive impairment than chemotherapy alone

Long term impairment in the areas of attention, executive function,

memory and psychomotor speed

High incidence of neurotoxicity

particulary in patients > 60 years

>60 years

<60 years