Caring for Patients with Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Gliomas

Abstract

Novel diagnostic and therapeutic information has had a major impact on the care of patients with high-grade gliomas. These advances and discoveries are highlighted using case-based discussions to focus attention on the important diagnostic and treatment decisions that commonly arise during the care of patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, and anaplastic oligodendroglioma.

Keywords

glioblastoma - anaplastic astrocytoma - anaplastic oligodendroglioma

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