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Brain Metastasis

Mark J. Amsbaugh  1 , Catherine S. Kim  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan.
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Brain Metastasis

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Excerpt

Brain metastases are a common complication of cancer and the most common type of brain tumor. Anywhere from 10% to 26% of patients who die from their cancer will develop brain metastases. While few cancers that metastasize to the brain can be cured using conventional therapies, long-term survival and palliation are possible with minimal adverse effects to patients. Increasingly, neuro-cognition and quality of life are being recognized as important endpoints for patients as survival continues to increase.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Mark Amsbaugh declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Catherine Kim declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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