Conventional external beam radiotherapy for central nervous system malignancies

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Neurolog. Clin.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5805374

Halperin, E C; Burger, P C

Fractionated external beam photon radiotherapy is an important component of the clinical management of malignant disease of the central nervous system. The practicing neurologist or neurosurgeon frequently relies on the consultative and treatment skills of a radiotherapist. This article provides a review for the nonradiotherapist of the place of conventional external beam radiotherapy in neuro-oncology. 23 references.

• Research Organization: Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC
• OSTI ID: 5805374
• Journal Information: Neurolog. Clin.; (United States), Vol. 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
NEOPLASMS
RADIOTHERAPY
ACCELERATORS
BRAIN
EXTERNAL IRRADIATION
FRACTIONATED IRRADIATION
NECROSIS
PATIENTS
BODY
DISEASES
IRRADIATION
MEDICINE
NERVOUS SYSTEM
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
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THERAPY
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