Implanted radiation device cuts brain tumor recurrence: 5 study notes

Ella Jeffries / beckershospitalreview - An implanted radiation device has improved tumor control and overall survival compared with standard radiation therapy in patients with newly diagnosed operable brain metastases, according to phase 3 clinical trial data presented May 30 at the American So…

AI Summary: Clinical trial data show an implanted "tile" radiation device placed at resection sites lowers local recurrence risk for patients with brain metastases. The approach provides a targeted, intraoperative boost that shortens treatment timelines — and gives surgeons one more tool to argue they cured something before the tumor disagreed.