Figure 4From: Kinetic modeling of tumor growth and dissemination in the craniospinal axis: implications for craniospinal irradiationScenario II. A break lasting three weeks is instituted. a) Treatment results when flow is not allowed. The number of cells in the spine compartment never reaches an appreciable level and the patient is cured. b) Tumor growth when flow is allowed between the brain and spine. The patient is not cured since the spine compartment is not sterilized.Back to article page