Abstract:Introduction
Radiation necrosis in the brain is a frequent complication of brain radiation therapy (RT) and is characterized by various neurological symptoms including cognitive dysfunction, headaches, weakness, apraxia, aphasia, and numbness. These symptoms may be progressive and treatment-resistant. Currently, risk factors for radiation necrosis are not well characterized. The goal of this study is to identify risk factors for cerebral radiation necrosis in order to improve clinicians’ ability to … Show more
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