Management of brain metastases in lung cancer: evolving roles for radiation and systemic treatment in the era of targeted and immune therapies

  • Nathaniel J Myall
    Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA
  • Helena Yu
    Department of Medicine-Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA
  • Scott G Soltys
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford Cancer Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA
  • Heather A Wakelee
    Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA
  • Erqi Pollom
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford Cancer Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Brain metastases are a common occurrence in both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer with the potential to affect quality of life and prognosis. Due to concerns about the accessibility of the central nervous system by systemic chemotherapy agents, the management of brain metastases has historically relied on local therapies including surgery and radiation. However, novel targeted and immune therapies that improve overall outcomes in lung cancer have demonstrated effective intracranial activity. As a result, the management of brain metastases in lung cancer has evolved, with both local and systemic therapies now playing an important role. Factors such as tumor histology (non-small versus small cell), oncogenic driver mutations, and symptom burden from intracranial disease impact treatment decisions. Here, we review the current management of brain metastases in lung cancer, highlighting the roles of stereotactic radiosurgery and novel systemic therapies as well as the ongoing questions that remain under investigation.</jats:p>

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  • Neuro-Oncology Advances

    Neuro-Oncology Advances 3 (Supplement_5), v52-v62, 2021-11-01

    Oxford University Press (OUP)

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