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Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases from ovarian cancer

Brain metastases from ovarian cancer (BMFOC) are rare but associated with poor prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS) in ...
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The role of gamma knife radiosurgery in the management of grade 2 meningioma

(a) The prescription dose was 12 Gy, delivered to an isodose line of 50.0%. (b) At the six-month follow-up, the tumor shrank significantly. (c) However, a new tumor developed and was treated with a ...
News Medical

Study evaluates long-term outcomes of gamma knife radiosurgery in patients with grade 2 meningiomas

The role of radiosurgery in the treatment of grade 2 meningioma remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) in patients with grade 2 ...
Morningstar

Breakthrough clinical trial confirms that GammaTile delivers superior tumor control compared to standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed operable brain metastases

Immediate, targeted radiation at the time of surgery reduces the risk of tumor recurrence or death by greater than 50% compared to standard of care in early clinical data readout TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 21 ...

Sask. brain tumour patient, NDP push province to pay travel costs for out-of-province care

Tammy O’Brien is on a fixed income and hoped the health ministry would cover the $854 she spent traveling to Edmonton for ...
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First patient in Rhode Island receives novel gamma tile treatment for glioblastoma

This treatment was actually FDA cleared in 2018 to treat malignant or recurrent brain tumors. Even so, clinical trials continue to evaluate its effectiveness in treating aggressive brain tumors. In ...