Intensity modulated radiation therapy with pulsed reduced dose rate as a reirradiation strategy for recurrent central nervous system tumors: An institutional series and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. e391-e399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin S. Murphy ◽  
Kevin Rogacki ◽  
Andrew Godley ◽  
Peng Qi ◽  
Chandana A. Reddy ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Dose Rate ◽  
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy ◽  
Central Nervous System Tumors ◽  
Nervous System Tumors ◽  
Reduced Dose ◽  
Intensity Modulated

Central Nervous System Tumors

2021 ◽  
pp. 221-225
Author(s):  
Alan D. Valentine
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Central Nervous System Tumors ◽  
Nervous System Tumors ◽  
Cns Cancer ◽  
Cns Neoplasms

This chapter provides an overview of behavioral presentations of central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms in adults. Epidemiology of CNS tumors is briefly reviewed. Complications including cognitive dysfunction and emotional disturbances including mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis are described. The behavioral adverse effects of treatments for CNS cancer, including radiation therapy and steroids, are discussed. The chapter reviews the differential diagnosis of behavioral presentations in this setting as well as an approach to workup and treatment, including neuropsychological testing, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. The potential effects of CNS cancer on caregivers and staff, and possible assistance for them, are covered.

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