Brain Metastases Flashcards by Lucy Austin

What cancers commonly metastasise to the brain?

Lung
Breast
Skin (melanoma)
Kidney

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What is the management of brain metastases?

Steroids for cerebral oedema
Resection via neurosurgery
Stereotactic radiotherapy
Whole brain radiotherapy

(Many systemic therapies for primary tumour don’t cross BBB so don’t control brain metastases)

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