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Decision making and management of gliomas: practical considerations

Hottinger, A. F. ; Homicsko, K. ; Negretti, L. ; Lhermitte, B. ; Stupp, R.

In: Annals of Oncology, 2012, vol. 23, p. x33-x40

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    Titel
    • Decision making and management of gliomas: practical considerations
    Autor
    • Hottinger, A. F.. Departments of Clinical Neurosciences
    • Homicsko, K.. Oncology
    • Negretti, L.. Radiation Therapy
    • Lhermitte, B.. Department & Institute of Pathology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne, Switzerland
    • Stupp, R.. Departments of Clinical Neurosciences
    Dokumententyp
    • Postprint
    Sprache
    • Englisch
    Veröffentlicht in
    • Annals of Oncology, 2012, vol. 23, p. x33-x40. Oxford University Press
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    • oai:doc.rero.ch:301595
    Summary
    Over the last decade, diagnostic options and introduction of novel treatments have expanded the armamentarium in the management of malignant glioma. Combined chemoradiotherapy has become the standard of care in glioblastoma up to the age of 70 years, while treatment in elderly patients or with lower grade glioma is less well defined. Molecular markers define different disease subtypes and allow for adapted treatment selection. This review focuses on simple questions arising in the daily management of patients