Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, abstract number.
Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, abstract number.
How to treat brain metastases
Symposium Chairs: Jacques Cadranel (Paris, France), Paul Martin Putora (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Aims: To raise awareness among practicing physicians about the therapeutic options for patients with brain metastases. These options go beyond simple cerebral radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The session will provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment options for brain metastases in lung cancer patients. The strategies for implementing these options in practice will be described from the perspective of the radiologist, the radiation oncologist, and the surgeon.
Target audience: Clinicians, surgeons, radiation oncologists, clinical pathologists, palliative care specialists, and nurses.