[Treatment possibilities in patients with glioblastoma multiforme]

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults. The actual treatment approach includes surgical excision of the lesion followed by radio- and chemotherapy in standard doses and regimens. In most cases, in spite of aggressive treatment, the survival does not exceed 12-16 months after the initial diagnosis. The present survey provides systematic information about the current treatment modalities for control of the disease as well as the perspectives of introduction of some experimental methods in clinical practice.