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A new technique for the treatment of glioblastoma, a common and life-threatening brain tumor, has been shown to disrupt the cell-to-cell communication which allows the cancer to spread. The study, conducted at the University of Florida Health has shown that slowing down the spread resulted in a 50% increase in survival time in mouse models.
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Data presented by the American Society of Clinical Oncology has shown that stereotactic radiosurgery and close monitoring are recommended to patients with one to three newly diagnosed brain metastases to better preserve quality of life and brain function. Read a summary of the study here >> http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/asco-2015-annual-meeting/brain-metastases-newly-diagnosed-radio-surgery-monitoring/article/417979/
Whole Brain Radiation Therapy has long been the traditional treatment for brain metastases, forcing patients to strike a balance between the disease they are fighting and a treatment with potentially detrimental consequences. A study done by the American Society of Clinical Oncology aims to determine the pros and cons of this treatment for brain metastases.
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