Wang Cong,Zhang Guorong.The mechanism and prevention strategies of cognitive dysfunction after radiotherapy of brain metastases[J].Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection,2016,36(10):797-800 |
The mechanism and prevention strategies of cognitive dysfunction after radiotherapy of brain metastases |
Received:February 21, 2016 |
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-5098.2016.10.017 |
KeyWords:Brain metastases Radiotherapy Hippocampus Neurocognitive function |
FundProject:内蒙古自治区自然科学基金(2015MS08128) |
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Abstract:: |
Radiotherapy has been an effective non surgical treatment for brain metastases. While the benefit of survival was achieved, the potential cognitive impairment caused by radiotherapy gradually arouse people's attention. To improve patient's prognosis, ensuring tumor control and caring patients' quality of life and neurocognitive functions should be weighed equally. This article reviews the related research on the neurocognitive protection of brain metastasis radiotherapy. |
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