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Point-Counterpoint: The Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Versus Whole Brain Radiotherapy

11.11 PointCounterpoint survey

Comparing Treatment Options: SRS vs. WBRT

Based on the information given at the beginning of this feature, please answer the questions below regarding treatment options.
Case 1: A 42-year-old man presenting with a seizure with a single right frontal enhancing lesion (3 cm). The patient has non-small cell lung carcinoma deemed stable by his referring oncologist.
1.Considering the brief scenario presented in Case 1, indicate your initial treatment of choice:
Case 2: A 55-year-old woman with history of colon cancer presents with confusion and two intracranial lesions.
2.Considering the brief scenario presented in Case 2, indicate your initial treatment of choice:
Case 3: A 51-year-old man presents with history of metastatic melanoma and widespread central nervous system metastases.
3.Considering the brief scenario presented in Case 3, indicate your initial treatment of choice:
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