2015
Evolution of multidisciplinary brain metastasis management: case study and literature review.
Colaco R, Martin P, Chiang V. Evolution of multidisciplinary brain metastasis management: case study and literature review. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2015, 88: 157-65. PMID: 26029014, PMCID: PMC4445437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasesManagement of BMProgression-free survivalLocal tumor controlLong-term survivorsNeurocognitive side effectsBrain metastasis managementSymptom reliefTumor burdenTumor controlCancer patientsTreatment modalitiesMetastasis managementSide effectsRadiation modalitiesFunctional independenceContemporary managementPatientsLiterature reviewSurvivalModalitiesOverall qualityCoordinated approachManagementPrognosis
2013
Role of stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with more than four brain metastases
Jairam V, Chiang V, Yu JB, Knisely J. Role of stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with more than four brain metastases. CNS Oncology 2013, 2: 181-193. PMID: 24273642, PMCID: PMC3835313, DOI: 10.2217/cns.13.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-brain radiation therapyBrain metastasesStereotactic radiosurgeryIntracranial relapseUse of SRSFirst-line therapyFirst-line treatmentNeurocognitive side effectsTreatment of patientsMultiple small dosesUndetected metastasesMedical CenterRadiation therapyHigh doseInstitutional trialsSide effectsPatientsMetastasisWhole brainSmall dosesTarget volumeEarly dementiaMemory lossRadiation treatmentRelapse