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Recurrent Diffuse Astrocytoma

MedGen UID:
1708891
•Concept ID:
C5238249
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Neoplastic Process

Definition

The reemergence of diffuse astrocytoma after a period of remission. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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Glioblastoma: Overview of Disease and Treatment.
Davis ME
Clin J Oncol Nurs 2016 Oct 1;20(5 Suppl):S2-8. doi: 10.1188/16.CJON.S1.2-8. PMID: 27668386Free PMC Article
Current medical treatment of glioblastoma.
Venur VA, Peereboom DM, Ahluwalia MS
Cancer Treat Res 2015;163:103-15. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-12048-5_7. PMID: 25468228

Recent clinical studies

Therapy

Phase II study of ifosfamide with mesna in adult patients with recurrent diffuse astrocytoma.
Elliott TE, Buckner JC, Cascino TL, Levitt R, O'Fallon JR, Scheithauer BW
J Neurooncol 1991 Feb;10(1):27-30. doi: 10.1007/BF00151244. PMID: 1902506

Clinical prediction guides

Phase II study of ifosfamide with mesna in adult patients with recurrent diffuse astrocytoma.
Elliott TE, Buckner JC, Cascino TL, Levitt R, O'Fallon JR, Scheithauer BW
J Neurooncol 1991 Feb;10(1):27-30. doi: 10.1007/BF00151244. PMID: 1902506

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