The entire brain is irradiated when treating a primary brain tumor.

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In the past,whole-brain irradiation has been used via lateral portals with a boost to the tumor bed after initial treatment.With the advent of CT and MRI,more accurate tumor localization allows smaller fields to be simulated and treated.Smaller field designs and unique configurations through the use of specialized blocking make simulation and daily reproducibility of the setup an even more important part of the treatment process.

The Entire Brain Is Irradiated When Treating a Primary Brain