Publications by authors named "Lamprini Stournara"
Background/aim: Lung cancer, primarily non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally. In Greece in 2020, 8,960 new cases were reported. NSCLC's 5-year survival rates range from 54% (stage I) to less than 2% (stage IV); however, innovative therapies like immune check points inhibitors (ICIs) and targeted treatments have notably enhanced outcomes.
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- Radiation-induced brain necrosis (RIBN) is a common complication of radiation therapy, especially in cancer patients.
- A 56-year-old man with lung cancer and brain metastases experienced severe neurological symptoms and was found to have worsening brain lesions on MRI.
- After a multidisciplinary discussion, he was treated with high-dose bevacizumab, which led to complete symptom resolution and significant improvement in his brain condition.