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Treatment of Recurrent CNS Tumors
Source: Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 28, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Patients who have recurrent central nervous system (CNS) tumors are rarely curable and should consider enrollment in clinical trials. Information about ongoing clinical trials is available from the NCI website.
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Treatment options for recurrent CNS tumors include:
Chemotherapy.
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Antiangiogenesis therapy.
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Radiation therapy.
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Surgery.
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