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Glioblastomas
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 glioblastomas may include the following:
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Surgery followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy given at the same time, followed by chemotherapy alone.
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Surgery followed by radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy placed into the brain during surgery.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy given at the same time.
A clinical trial of a new treatment added to standard treatment.
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Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
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