Consensus guidelines for the management of intracranial metastases for low- and middle-income countries

Abstract

Metastatic tumours are among the most common types
of brain tumours. However, in low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs), the numbers are considerably lower.
This does not necessarily indicate a decreased incidence
but rather points to decreased survival rates or limited
access to healthcare. The challenge of achieving better
outcomes, along with associated costs and resource
constraints, often hinders the effective management of
brain metastasis. Even in cases where localised disease
can potentially be managed to improve survival, these
challenges persist. The purpose of these guidelines is to
address these challenges and outline a management
strategy within the context of LMICs.
Keywords:Incidence, survival rate, health care, brain
neoplasms, metastases, tumours