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  • 1National Institutes of Health/NINDS, Bethesda, MD, USA. asthagiria@ninds.nih.gov

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Advances in molecular research and surgery offer hope for treating intrinsic brain tumors. However, effective chemotherapy delivery is crucial to overcome microscopic disease and achieve a cure.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Research
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Intrinsic brain tumors remain a significant challenge in neuro-oncology.
  • Surgical resection, while improved by intraoperative imaging and brain mapping, cannot fully eradicate infiltrating neoplasms.
  • Microscopic satellite lesions pose a primary cause of treatment failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of current surgical interventions for intrinsic brain tumors.
  • To emphasize the critical need for advancements in chemobiologic agent delivery.
  • To underscore the potential of targeted therapies in managing treatment failure.

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  • Review of recent progress in molecular research, oncology, and surgical techniques.
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    • The infiltrating nature of tumors and distant microscopic lesions remain significant obstacles.

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    • Developing novel therapeutic strategies is essential to manage treatment failures and improve patient outcomes.