Survival prediction in patients with gynecological cancer irradiated for brain metastases.

Background And Purpose: This large population-based, retrospective, single-center study aimed to identify prognostic factors in patients with brain metastases (BM) from gynecological cancers.

Material And Methods: One hundred and forty four patients with BM from gynecological cancer treated with radiotherapy (RT) were identified. Primary cancer diagnosis, age, performance status, number of BM, presence of extracranial disease, and type of BM treatment were assessed.

Improved treatment decisions in patients with esophageal cancer.

Background: Patients with esophageal cancer seldom achieve long-term survival. This prospective cohort study investigated the selection of patients likely to benefit from curative treatment and whether information on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQL) would assist treatment decisions in the multidisciplinary team.

Methods: Consecutive patients completed HRQL assessments and clinical data were collected before start of treatment.