Study Design. Systematic review and modified Delphi technique. Objective. To use an
evidence-based medicine process using the best available literature and expert opinion …

Background. Spinal metastases frequently arise in patients with cancer. Modern oncology
provides numerous treatment options that include effective systemic, radiation, and surgical …

Objective The evolution of imaging techniques, along with highly effective radiation options
has changed the way metastatic epidural tumors are treated. While high-grade epidural …

Purpose Standardized indications for treatment of tumor-related spinal instability are hampered
by the lack of a valid and reliable classification system. The objective of this study was to …

PURPOSE: To report tumor control and toxicity for patients treated with image-guided
intensity-modulated radiotherapy (RT) for spinal metastases with high-dose single-fraction RT. …

PURPOSE: Spinal stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is increasingly used to manage spinal
metastases. However, target volume definition varies considerably and no consensus target …

Object Decompression surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy is an effective therapy for
preservation or recovery of neurological function and achieving durable local disease …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an integrated battery of preoperative functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI) tasks developed to identify cortical areas associated with tactile, motor, …

Purpose Single-fraction image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT)
allows for tumoricidal treatment of traditionally radioresistant cancers while sparing critical …

Metastases to the spine represent a challenging problem in an oncology practice. Treatment
decisions require multidisciplinary review. Radiation therapy remains the primary treatment …