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Cerebral glioblastomas can be cured!

P C Bucy, H R Oberhill, E B Siqueira

    Neurosurgery
    |May 1, 1985
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    Summary

    Complete surgical removal of glioblastomas offers a potential cure for patients. This neurosurgical approach, combined with radiation therapy, can lead to long-term survival and recovery from brain tumors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive primary brain tumor.
    • Surgical resection is a cornerstone of treatment for gliomas.
    • Adjuvant therapies like radiation are often employed post-operatively.

    Observation:

    • A 30-year-old male patient diagnosed with a right parietal lobe glioblastoma in 1959.
    • Underwent surgical removal of the tumor followed by x-ray therapy.
    • Experienced a complete recovery and remains alive and well over 25 years later.

    Findings:

    • Complete resection of glioblastomas and other cerebral gliomas can be curative.
    • Long-term survival is achievable following aggressive treatment of brain tumors.
    • Radiation therapy may play a role in achieving sustained remission.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for cure in glioblastoma patients with complete tumor removal.
    • Suggests that aggressive multimodal treatment strategies can lead to excellent long-term outcomes.
    • Supports the importance of surgical expertise in managing primary brain tumors.

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