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Glioblastoma grade IV
I have a friend just diagnosed with this and just had surgery to attempt to debulk the tumor with little success. My question is wouldn't it make sense to try the radiation and chemo first to try to shrink the tumor before the surgery instead of having to wait four precious weeks after the surgery to wait for the surgical areas to heal??
The surgeon apparently go more of the tumor than expected so that my friend is now doing radiation and then chemo.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How is your friend? I understand your concern regarding this. The management plan for glioblastoma varies and factors such as the type, location, medical history and symptoms are important considerations. It is best that you discuss this with his attending physician for proper evaluation. Take care and do keep us posted.
How is your friend? I understand your concern regarding this. The management plan for glioblastoma varies and factors such as the type, location, medical history and symptoms are important considerations. It is best that you discuss this with his attending physician for proper evaluation. Take care and do keep us posted.
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