Real-world evaluation of the impact of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in elderly patients with glioblastoma based on age and performance status

Abstract Background This retrospective study investigated the impact of, in addition to age, the management and outcomes of elderly patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Methods The National Cancer Database was queried between 2004 and 2015 for GBM patients age 60 years and older. Three age groups were...

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Published in:Neuro-oncology practice 2021-04, Vol.8 (2), p.199-208
Main Authors: Al Feghali, Karine A, Buszek, Samantha M, Elhalawani, Hesham, Chevli, Neil, Allen, Pamela K, Chung, Caroline
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Background This retrospective study investigated the impact of, in addition to age, the management and outcomes of elderly patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Methods The National Cancer Database was queried between 2004 and 2015 for GBM patients age 60 years and older. Three age groups were created: 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 years and older, and 4 age/KPS groups: “age ≥ 60/ KPS 
ISSN:2054-2577
2054-2585
DOI:10.1093/nop/npaa064