The Role of Avastin in the Management of Recurrent Glioblastoma

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Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme is a malignant primary brain tumor for which no cure has been developed. However, with aggressive surgical resection, radiation, and the advent of temozolomide, the overall survival of patients with glioblastomas has improved significantly. Despite this multimodal treatment, glioblastoma invariably recurs. Although treatment options for glioblastoma recurrence are limited, one promising therapy is bevacizumab (Avastin). The role of Avastin in the management of recurrent glioblastomas is reviewed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)331-341
Number of pages11
JournalNeurosurgery clinics of North America
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

Keywords

  • Angiogenesis
  • Angiogenic switch
  • Antiangiogenic
  • Avastin
  • Bevacizumab
  • Radiation necrosis
  • Recurrent glioblastoma
  • Treatment malignant glioma
  • VEGF

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