Glioblastoma: Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Publication Title
Encyclopedia of Cancer (Third Edition)
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2019
Keywords
california; sjci
Abstract
Glioblastoma accounts for the majority of malignant primary brain tumors and is an aggressive cancer with high morbidity and mortality. Despite surgical resection, radiation and chemotherapy, survival can still be as little as 15 months. This article aims to provide a concise summary of this cancer, discussing its history, epidemiology, etiology and classification, its clinical presentation and diagnosis, and current treatment modalities as well as their rationale. There continue to be significant advances that hold great promise for treatments for this tumor, and we discuss several key developments that are on the horizon.
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Neurosciences
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
