How do you approach subsequent WBRT following prior brainstem SRS/fSRT?

Are there specific dose constraints for the brainstem that you use?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

So I’m assuming this patient who now needs WBRT after SRS for brainstem mets needs it because of elsewhere recurrence. Frankly, I don’t really have a WBRT constraint and ideally, the SRS was over 6 months ago but if the patient needs WBRT I would proceed. I would discuss the potential ri...

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Radiation Oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Radiation Oncologist at University of Washington School of Medicine
What I have done is to fuse the brainstem SRS plan...

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How do you approach subsequent WBRT following prior brainstem SRS/fSRT?

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