Abstract |
Efficacy of radiochemotherapy of malignantly-converted brain gliomas using teniposide was evaluated in a randomized prospective study. Combined use of cytostatics and irradiation appeared safe, tolerable and significantly more effective than radiotherapy alone as assessed by local control of tumor and survival.
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Authors | F F Mufazalov, D D Sakaeva, A Iu Shtefan |
Journal | Voprosy onkologii
(Vopr Onkol)
Vol. 54
Issue 2
Pg. 208-10
( 2008)
ISSN: 0507-3758 [Print] Russia (Federation) |
PMID | 18522171
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
- Etoposide
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
(therapeutic use)
- Brain Neoplasms
(drug therapy, radiotherapy)
- Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
- Etoposide
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Glioma
(drug therapy, radiotherapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
- Survival Analysis
- Treatment Outcome
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