[Treatment of breast cancer patients with brain metastases]

Zentralbl Gynakol. 2005 Apr;127(2):71-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-836356.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Treatment of patients with brain metastases is based on an interdisciplinary approach. It is essential to perform a differenciated indication for procedures with consideration of all therapeutical options like modalities of radiotherapy, surgery and oncology. In the case of multiple brain metastases the whole brain radiotherapy is the standard of treatment, while in case of a single or solitary brain metastasis surgical procedures followed by radiotherapy should be preferred.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans