American journal of clinical oncology
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Apr 2002
Influence of gamma knife radiosurgery on the quality of life in patients with brain metastases.
Quality of life (QOL) is an important issue in the treatment of patients with brain metastases. With median survival times often less than 4 months, less invasive treatment options that maximize QOL parameters are essential. In recent years, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been commonly used as a noninvasive alternative to surgical resection for such patients. ⋯ Gamma knife SRS is an appropriate treatment modality for maintaining QOL parameters in patients with brain metastases. Tumor progression both intracranially and extracranially influences QOL parameters. Confirmation of this finding will require further investigation.