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Implant Combination Prolongs Survival in Glioblastoma

June 11th, 2010

Survival in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme was extended without major toxicity by low-activity iodine-125 seeds and carmustine wafers (Gliadel) implanted simultaneously during brain surgery, researchers here said. Median overall survival time following treatment was 69 weeks and median progression-free survival time   … Read more