Biopsy or surgery for glioblastoma in older adults
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two standard approaches for treating glioblastoma in people aged 70 and older: taking a small sample of the tumor (biopsy) versus removing as much of the tumor as possible through surgery. The goal is to see which option provides better outcomes and quality of life for older patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with glioblastoma (a type of aggressive brain tumor) based on an MRI scan showing a typical ring-shaped pattern.
- You are physically active enough to care for yourself and perform daily activities (Karnofsky score of 70 or higher).
- You are able to give informed consent, which means you understand the study and agree to participate.
- You have not had previous brain tumor surgery, and you have not been treated for another cancer (except for skin or fully cured early-stage cancer) in the past 5 years.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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