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A Rapid Screening Workflow to Identify Potential Combination Therapy for GBM using Patient-Derived Glioma Stem Cells
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A brave new framework for glioma drug development
Kelly M Hotchkiss1, Philipp Karschnia2, Karisa C Schreck3
1The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
The Lancet. Oncology
|October 3, 2024
Summary
Patient participation in brain tumor clinical trials is crucial for repeat tissue sampling. Standardizing biopsy techniques and fostering collaboration are vital for developing new brain tumor therapies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Brain tumors present unique challenges for therapeutic development.
- Repeat tissue sampling is essential for understanding treatment resistance and vulnerabilities.
- Patient motivation to participate in trials involving biopsies is high.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of repeat tissue sampling in brain tumor clinical trials.
- To emphasize the need for standardization and collaboration in biopsy techniques.
- To discuss the role of neoadjuvant and staged surgical trials.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in brain tumor tissue sampling.
- Analysis of the role of biopsies in understanding therapeutic resistance.
- Discussion of the potential and limitations of liquid biopsy.
Main Results:
- Initial and repetitive tissue sampling significantly enhances understanding of brain tumor resistance mechanisms.
- Standardization of biopsy techniques is critical for interinstitutional collaboration.
- Liquid biopsy technologies are promising but not yet a replacement for tissue analysis.
Conclusions:
- Neoadjuvant and staged surgical trials require collaboration among patients, regulators, and researchers.
- Clear communication regarding biopsy risks and benefits is essential.
- A shift in neurosurgical culture and mindset is imperative for advancing brain tumor therapies.
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