Purpose To prospectively compare standard radiation therapy (RT) with an abbreviated
course of RT in older patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Patients and Methods …

Purpose The optimal radiotherapy regimen for elderly and/or frail patients with newly
diagnosed glioblastoma remains to be established. This study compared two radiotherapy …

Purpose: Older age and poor performance status at presentation are unfavorable prognostic
factors for patients with glioblastoma multiforme. Some studies suggest a shorter, palliative …

Objectives The optimal treatment for elderly patients (age> 70 years) with glioblastoma
(GBM) remains controversial. We conducted a prospective trial in 43 consecutive elderly …

Introduction Elderly patients have glioblastomas (GBM) that are aggressive and poorly
responsive to treatment. They are also prone to the side effects of treatment of GBM …

Background There is no community standard for the treatment of glioblastoma in patients 70
years of age or older. We conducted a randomized trial that compared radiotherapy and …

Background Glioblastoma is associated with a poor prognosis in the elderly. Survival has
been shown to increase among patients 70 years of age or younger when temozolomide …

PURPOSE: Radiotherapy (RT) and chemotherapy may prolong survival in older patients
(age≥ 70 years) with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), although the survival benefits remain …

PURPOSE: Radiotherapy plays a central role in the definitive treatment of glioblastoma.
However, the optimal management of elderly patients with glioblastoma remains …

Purpose The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) produced an evidence-
based guideline on radiation therapy for glioblastoma. Because of its relevance to the ASCO …