Long-term Survival of Six Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Long-term Survival of Six Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme: Case Series and Review of the Literature

The median overall survival in glioblastoma multiforme is usually less than one year. Long-term survival is rare and is seen in only 3%-6% of GBM patients. The present study reports the characteristics and treatment outcomes of six cases of glioblastoma multiforme with long-term survival. A literatu...

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Main Authors: Shapour Omidvari, Hamid Nasrolahi, Amir Abbas Kani, Niloofar Ahmadloo, Ahmad Mosalaei, Mohammad Mohammadianpanah, Mansour Ansari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2012-04-01
Series:Middle East Journal of Cancer
Subjects:
Glioblastoma multiforme
Long-term survival
Young age
Complete resection
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Online Access:http://mejc.sums.ac.ir/index.php/mejc/article/view/86/209

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