Abstract
Brain metastases are a common and devastating consequence of cancer and carry a poor prognosis. Nevertheless, physicians can serve their patients well by suspecting, detecting, and treating them appropriately.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Brain Neoplasms / epidemiology
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Brain Neoplasms / secondary
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Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Cranial Irradiation
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Headache / etiology
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Humans
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Neoplasm Metastasis / therapy*
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Neurologic Examination
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Prognosis
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Radiosurgery