Strohl R A
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201, USA.
Semin Oncol Nurs. 1998 Feb;14(1):26-33. doi: 10.1016/s0749-2081(98)80040-5.
To review the role of radiation therapy in the management of primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS).
Book chapters, review articles, and research studies.
Radiation therapy plays an important role in the management of primary and metastatic tumors of the CNS. Radiation and surgery are combined with curative intent for low-grade tumors. Cranial radiation may be used to prevent brain metastases, and palliative radiation may be used to alleviate symptoms.
Helping patients with tumors of the CNS and their family members understand the anticipated side effects of the disease and the therapeutic goals of radiation therapy may help to alleviate anxiety and maintain an optimal quality of life during therapy.
回顾放射治疗在中枢神经系统（CNS）原发性肿瘤管理中的作用。
书籍章节、综述文章及研究性研究。
放射治疗在CNS原发性和转移性肿瘤的管理中发挥着重要作用。对于低级别肿瘤，放射治疗与手术联合应用以达到治愈目的。颅脑放射可用于预防脑转移，姑息性放射可用于缓解症状。
帮助患有CNS肿瘤的患者及其家属了解疾病预期的副作用和放射治疗的治疗目标，可能有助于减轻焦虑，并在治疗期间维持最佳生活质量。
