Is upfront stereotactic radiosurgery a rational treatment option for very elderly patients with brain metastases? A retrospective analysis of 106 consecutive patients age 80 years and older

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Shoji Yomo
Motohiro Hayashi
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[1] Aizawa Comprehensive Cancer Center,Division of Radiation Oncology
[2] Aizawa Hospital,undefined
[3] Saitama Gamma Knife Center,undefined
[4] San-ai Hospital,undefined
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BMC Cancer | / 16卷
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Brain metastases; Elderly patients; Stereotactic radiosurgery; Gamma knife;
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