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The role of chemotherapy in the treatment of malignant astrocytomas.

Can J Neurol Sci

May 2006

Division of Neurosurgery/Neuro-Oncology, Department of Surgery, Sherbrooke University and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

Malignant astrocytomas are aggressive neoplasms with a dismal prognosis despite optimal treatment. Maximal resective surgery is traditionally complemented by radiation therapy. Chemotherapy is now used on patients as initial therapy when their functional status is congruent with further treatment.

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