Prognostic significance of concomitant radiotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme: a multivariate analysis of 116 patients

ÖZBEK OKUMUŞ N., Gürsel Ş. B., Meydan D., Ozdemir O., Odabasi E., Gonullu G.

ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE, vol.32, no.3, pp.250-255, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.5144/0256-4947.2012.250
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.250-255
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Currently, radiotherapy with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide has become the standard treatment for glioblastoma. The purpose of this study was to report our experience with radiation plus concomitant temozolomide in 116 patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and examine the value of different prognostic factors.