| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8236825 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The results of our study have shown that WBRT causes cognitive dysfunction immediately after the beginning of RT in patients with brain metastases only. At 6-8 weeks after the end of WBRT, cognitive dysfunction was seen in patients with and without brain metastases. Because cognitive dysfunction after WBRT is restricted to verbal memory, patients should not avoid WBRT because of a fear of neurocognitive side effects.
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Authors
Grit M.Sc., Katharina M.D., Jörg M.D., Brigitte M.D., Uta M.D., Sabine K. M.D., Frederik M.D.,