Metabolic Tumor Volumes in Radiation Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors

Inclusion Criteria

• •Patients must have histologically confirmed primary brain tumor.
• •Patients may be enrolled prior to surgery, after surgical resection or with unresectable tumors.
• •Patients must be 18 years or older.
• •Patients who do not have metal in the body (e.g. pacemakers, implants) that would preclude them from undergoing MRI/MRS exam
• •Patients who do not suffer from claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
• •Karnofsky performance status ≥ 60.
• •Patients whose size would allow them to fit into the bore of the MRI instrument.
• •Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.