Where is the best place to be treated for glioblastoma?
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| Rank | Institution | Cites per paper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIV TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANC CTR | 27.09 |
| 2 | Harvard Univ | 39.64 |
| 3 | Univ Calif San Francisco | 31.08 |
| 4 | Duke Univ | 39.47 |
What is the latest treatment for glioblastoma multiforme?
A new FDA-approved treatment involving electric fields alternating at 200 kHz called Optune™ therapy is now available for recurrent GBM as monotherapy and in combination with temozolomide for newly diagnosed GBM (3, 4). It is also being tested in clinical trials for other cancers.
Does glioblastoma always recur?
Despite initial treatment with surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) virtually always recurs. Surgery is sometimes recommended to treat recurrence.
Can immunotherapy succeed in glioblastoma?
In addition to the immunotherapy trials specifically for patients with brain tumors, patients with glioblastoma often are eligible to receive new immunotherapy agents in clinical trials that are open to patients with any type of solid tumor through the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics.
What kind of Doctor treats brain tumors?
Surgical oncologist. This is a surgeon who has special training in treating cancer. Your surgical oncologist may be called in to diagnose cancer with a biopsy. Surgical oncologists also treat cancer by removing tumors or other cancerous tissue.
What is the prognosis for brain cancer?
Survival rates in brain cancer vary widely. The major factors that influence survival are the type of cancer, its location, whether it can be surgically removed or reduced in size, your age, and other medical problems. In general, younger patients have a better prognosis.