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The Clinical Application of Tumor Treating Fields Therapy in Glioblastoma
Published on: April 16, 2019
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Brain tumors - other treatment modalities.
Andreas Peyrl1, Josa Frischer2, Johannes A Hainfellner3
1Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|October 9, 2017
Summary
Managing central nervous system tumors requires an interdisciplinary approach due to diagnostic challenges and the need to preserve brain function. This summary covers current standards and future perspectives for brain tumor therapies complementing surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Central nervous system tumor management presents significant clinical challenges.
- These include complex diagnostics, limited drug penetration into brain tissue, and the critical need to preserve neurological function.
- Therapeutic success hinges on interdisciplinary collaboration and timely application of appropriate treatment modalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline current therapeutic standards for brain tumors.
- To discuss future perspectives for therapies that complement surgical interventions.
- To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary brain tumor boards.
Main Methods:
- Review of current standards in neuro-oncology.
- Analysis of future therapeutic perspectives.
- Emphasis on the role of multidisciplinary team coordination.
Main Results:
- Effective brain tumor management necessitates a coordinated, interdisciplinary strategy.
- Multidisciplinary brain tumor boards are crucial for optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.
- Current and future therapies aim to enhance treatment efficacy while minimizing neurological damage.
Conclusions:
- The complexity of central nervous system tumors demands integrated care.
- Future advancements in therapy modalities will further complement surgical treatments.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is paramount for improving patient outcomes in neuro-oncology.
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