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Current concepts and management of glioblastoma
Author(s) -
Preusser Matthias,
de Ribaupierre Sandrine,
Wöhrer Adelheid,
Erridge Sara C.,
Hegi Monika,
Weller Michael,
Stupp Roger
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
annals of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.764
H-Index - 296
eISSN - 1531-8249
pISSN - 0364-5134
DOI - 10.1002/ana.22425
Subject(s) - psychosocial , multidisciplinary approach , glioblastoma , life expectancy , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , intensive care medicine , palliative care , psychiatry , nursing , social science , population , environmental health , cancer research , sociology
Glioblastoma is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults. Its often rapid clinical course, with many medical and psychosocial challenges, requires a multidisciplinary management. Modern multimodality treatment and care improve patients' life expectancy and quality of life. This review covers major aspects of care of glioblastoma patients with a focus on the management of common symptoms and complications. We aim to provide a guide for clinicians confronted with glioblastoma patients in their everyday practice. Ann Neurol 2011;

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