What to Ask Your Doctor About Brain Metastases
Is there a single brain tumor or are there multiple brain tumors? If so, how many?
Where is/are the tumor(s) located in the brain?
Is my primary disease controlled?
Do I have any active disease (other metastases) outside of my central nervous system?
How does my age affect my treatment options?
What is my performance status?
What is the BRAF status of my tumor?
Am I a candidate for surgery?
Am I a candidate for radiation therapy? What type?
Are there any systemic therapies I can take?
Am I eligible for any clinical trials?
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