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Glioblastoma in the elderly: An age‐old problem

2008; Wiley; Volume: 64; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/ana.21560

1531-8249

Paula de Robles, Gregory Cairncross,

Meningioma and schwannoma management

Annals of NeurologyVolume 64, Issue 6 p. 597-599 Editorial Glioblastoma in the elderly: An age-old problem Paula de Robles MD, Paula de Robles MD Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Clark H. Smith Brain, Tumor Center, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorGregory Cairncross MD, Gregory Cairncross MD Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Clark H. Smith Brain, Tumor Center, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author Paula de Robles MD, Paula de Robles MD Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Clark H. Smith Brain, Tumor Center, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorGregory Cairncross MD, Gregory Cairncross MD Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Clark H. Smith Brain, Tumor Center, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 December 2008 https://doi.org/10.1002/ana.21560Citations: 9Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Iwamoto FM, Reiner AS, Panageas KS, et al. Patterns of care in elderly glioblastoma patients. Ann Neurol (in press). 2 Stupp R, Warren M, van den Bent M, et al, for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Brain Tumor and Radiotherapy Groups and the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group. Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma. N Engl J Med 2005; 352: 987–996. 3 Hegi ME, Diserens AC, Gorlia T, et al. MGMT gene silencing and benefit from temozolomide in glioblastoma. N Engl J Med 2005; 352: 997–1003. 4 Roa W, Brasher PM, Bauman G, et al. Abbreviated course of radiation therapy in older patients with glioblastoma multiforme: a prospective randomized clinical trial. J Clin Oncol 2004; 22: 1583–1588. 5 Keime-Guibert F, Chinot O, Taillandier L, et al. Radiotherapy for glioblastoma in the elderly. N Engl J Med 2007; 356: 1527–1535. 6 Minniti G, De Sanctis V, Muni R, et al. Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma in elderly patients. J Neurooncol 2008; 88: 97–103. 7 Minniti G, De Sanctis V, Muni R, et al. Hypofractionated radiotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with temozolomide in elderly patients with glioblastoma. J Neurooncol 2009; 91: 95–100. 8 Brandes A, Vastola F, Basso U, et al. A prospective study on glioblastoma in the elderly. Cancer 2003; 97: 657–662. 9 Combs S, Wagner J, Bischof M, et al. Postoperative treatment of primary glioblastoma multiforme with radiation and concomitant temozolomide in elderly patients. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2008; 70: 987–992. 10 Sijben AE, McIntyre JB, Roldán G, et al. Toxicity from chemoradiotherapy in older patients with glioblastoma multiforme. J Neurooncol 2008; 89: 97–103. 11 Mangiola A, Maira G, De Bonis P, et al. Glioblastoma multiforme in the elderly: a therapeutic challenge. J Neurooncol 2006; 76: 159–163. Citing Literature Volume64, Issue6December 2008Pages 597-599 ReferencesRelatedInformation