Journal of neuro-oncology
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Journal of neuro-oncology · Nov 2020
ReviewThe role of radiation therapy in treatment of adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme: a systematic review and evidence-based clinical practice guideline update.
These recommendations apply to adult patients diagnosed with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. QUESTION 1 : In adult patients (aged 65 and under) with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, is the addition of radiation therapy (RT) more beneficial than management without RT in improving survival? ⋯ Level I: Stereotactic Radiosurgery boost to external beam RT has not been shown to be beneficial and is not recommended in patients undergoing routine management of newly diagnosed malignant glioma.