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Diffuse Midline Gliomas: Closer to a Cure?

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Diffuse Midline Gliomas: Closer to a Cure? Diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) are known to be one of the most unforgiving cancers. Many times these cancers attack children at the prime… Click to show full abstract

Diffuse Midline Gliomas: Closer to a Cure? Diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) are known to be one of the most unforgiving cancers. Many times these cancers attack children at the prime of their youth. The median survival duration from the time of diagnosis is only 9 mo, and boasts a 100% mortality rate. Their aggressive behavior within the highly eloquent brainstem makes it easy to comprehend the brutal nature of these tumors. Treatment modalities such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy have shown modest results. Disappointingly,

Keywords: gliomas closer; midline gliomas; diffuse midline

Journal Title: Neurosurgery
Year Published: 2017

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