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Diffuse Astrocytomas

Source: Adult Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: January 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Primary Adult Brain Tumor by Type of Tumor / Astrocytic Tumors

Treatment of diffuse astrocytomas may include the following:

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Surgery with or without radiation therapy.

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Surgery followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

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