Radiation therapy for older patients with brain tumors
Radiation therapy for older patients with brain tumors
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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The incidence of brain tumors in the elderly population has increased over the last few decades. Current treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but the optimal management of older patients with brain tumors remains a matter of debate, since aggressive radiation treatments in this population may be associated with high risks of n...
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Radiation therapy for older patients with brain tumors
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4a95747c76ae4617b5f818800681780d
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4a95747c76ae4617b5f818800681780d
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1748-717X
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1748-717X
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10.1186/s13014-017-0841-9
