Characterisation of the genomes of brain metastases

Thesis

Brain metastases are generally associated with a poor prognosis. The number of metastases, location and control of extracranial disease typically influences the management of patients. Treatment options are currently limited and are dependent on the clinical context. Interventions include surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery with few metastases, with whole brain radiotherapy serving a role in patients with several metastases. In recent years, there have been increased efforts directed tow...

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Authors: Ulahannan, D

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford