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Radiotherapy plays an important role in the management of brain tumors. A range of radiation techniques have been used to treat these tumors. This chapter focuses on both traditional and more modern, cutting-edge management options for these malignancies with the aid of fifteen questions.
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Das, J.M. (2023). Radiotherapy. In: Neuro-Oncology Explained Through Multiple Choice Questions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13253-7_9
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