Due to technical progress in radiation oncology, therapeutic options for patients with brain metastases are manifold. The patient's overall status must be considered when deciding on optimal therapy. Therefore, decisions should be made in an interdisciplinary setting. This review provides information about the actual data concerning indications for whole-brain radiotherapy as a highly palliative procedure, as prophylaxis, and as an addition to surgery. Indications and results of stereotactic radiosurgery and hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy are presented. Repeat irradiation for local recurrences is discussed.     «

Due to technical progress in radiation oncology, therapeutic options for patients with brain metastases are manifold. The patient's overall status must be considered when deciding on optimal therapy. Therefore, decisions should be made in an interdisciplinary setting. This review provides information about the actual data concerning indications for whole-brain radiotherapy as a highly palliative procedure, as prophylaxis, and as an addition to surgery. Indications and results of stereotactic rad...     »