The neurocognitive function change criteria after whole-brain radiation therapy for brain metastasis, in reference to health-related quality of life changes: a prospective observation study

The neurocognitive function change criteria after whole-brain radiation therapy for brain metastasis, in reference to health-related quality of life changes: a prospective observation study

Abstract Background We sought to construct the optimal neurocognitive function (NCF) change criteria sensitive to health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in patients who have undergone whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) for brain metastasis. Methods We categorized the patients by the changes of NC...

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Main Authors: Toshimichi Nakano, Hidefumi Aoyama, Hirotake Saito, Satoshi Tanabe, Kensuke Tanaka, Katsuya Maruyama, Tomoya Oshikane, Atsushi Ohta, Eisuke Abe, Motoki Kaidu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Brain metastasis
Health-related quality of life
Neurocognitive function
Whole brain radiation therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6559-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6559-3

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