Dosimetric Analysis of the Alopecia Preventing Effect of Hippocampus Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy

    November 2015 in “ Radiation Oncology ”
    Anand Mahadevan, Christian E. Sampson, Salvatore A. Larosa … Ekkehard M. Kasper
    Studysummary This study found that hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy (HS-WBRT) using multi-field intensity modulated radiation therapy prevents alopecia without compromising cognitive function compared to traditional whole brain radiation therapy.
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