An article published Online first and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet Neurology reports that although low doses of radiotherapy are considered as safe; they may contribute to progressive cognitive decline in patients with low-grade glioma brain tumours.
The most common type of brain cancer is Low-grade glioma (LGG) brain tumour. Early or delayed radiotherapy is the most frequent treatment. But still, there are many questions about the best treatment approach. Over time radiotherapy can cause damage to the brain. Since the average survival time for patients with LGG is ten years, these patients are at significant risk of developing late or delayed radiation injuries.
source: Medical News Today
Monday, August 10, 2009
Patients With Common Brain Tumours May Have Poorer Cognitive Function After Receiving Radiotherapy
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