Radiation Oncology for Primary Brain Tumors – What You Need to Know

Johns Hopkins radiation oncologist Lawrence Kleinberg, M.D., explains when and how radiation therapy is used to treat primary brain tumors. Learn about the anticipated course of treatment, side effects and how they can be managed. Learn more at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurol... Questions Answered: 1. What is radiation oncology? 0:16 2. When is radiation therapy used for a Primary Brain Tumor? 1:08 3. What can someone expect with radiation therapy? 3:17 4. Are there any side-effects from radiation therapy? 5:17