What is Whole Brain Radiation?
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TYPES:Generic: Radiation Therapy
Whole brain radiation is a type of radiation therapy that delivers radiation to the entire brain. It may be used in combination with stereotactic radiosurgery and in some cases, it may also be used as a preventative measure in certain patients at risk of developing brain metastases.
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How do members experience Whole Brain Radiation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain metastasis | 2 | 3 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 | |
| Anaplastic ependymoma | 1 | 0 | |
| Brain lesions | 1 | 0 | |
| Breast cancer | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Alopecia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 1 |
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