Neurocognition-sparing radiotherapy of brain and base of skull tumours: modelling toxicity and probing dose-dependent alterations in the brain using advanced imaging techniques. KU Leuven
Radiotherapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of many primary brain and skull base tumours, including meningioma and low-grade glioma. Due to the nature of the tumours, and the increasing effectiveness of the treatment, long-term survival can be achieved in an increasing number of patients, making side effects an important issue in the follow-up and social reintegration of these patients. Post-RT neurocognitive decline is one of the ...