Glioblastoma in the Elderly: Review of Molecular and Therapeutic Aspects

Glioblastoma in the Elderly: Review of Molecular and Therapeutic Aspects

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary brain tumour. As GBM incidence is associated with age, elderly people represent a consistent subgroup of patients. Elderly people with GBM show dismal prognosis (about 6 months) and limited response to treatments. Age is a negative prognostic factor,...

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Main Authors: Francesco Bruno, Alessia Pellerino, Rosa Palmiero, Luca Bertero, Cristina Mantovani, Diego Garbossa, Riccardo Soffietti, Roberta Rudà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
glioblastoma
elderly patients
molecular factors
prognostic factors
comprehensive geriatric assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/3/644

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