Brain metastases from colorectal cancer – a retrospective dual center study

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the clinical outcomes of colorectal cancer patients with brain metastases, focusing on treatment effectiveness.
• Retrospective analysis from two centers
• Assessment of the relationship between surgical resection and survival
• Evaluation of the KPS (Karnofsky Performance Status) in patients
• Surgical resection of brain metastases was associated with improved survival rates
• Patient outcomes showed significant variability suggesting heterogeneous disease courses

Abstract