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		Treatment Name:		Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Following Surgery in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Removed During Surgery

		Phase:		Phase 1

		Treatment ID#:		1367 0000067232

		Age Group:		Adults Only

		Min Karnofsky Score:		70: Cares for self, unable to perform normal activity or to do active work

		Conditions:		Prior Surgery is Not Allowed Prior Radiation is Not Allowed Prior Chemotherapy is Not Allowed No prior radiotherapy for glioblastoma multiforme No prior radiotherapy to head and neck Histologically proven glioblastoma multiforme for which conventional radiotherapy would be of little or no benefit Gross total resection of tumor confirmed by postoperative MRI performed within 48 hours of surgery

		Last Updated:		01/08/2006

		Tumor Types:		Glioblastoma Multiforme


		Comments:

		Treatment Type:		Radiation

		Contact:		Jan Jacob MD Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum Amsterdam, 1007 MB, Netherlands Phone: 31-20-444-4300 Fax: E-mail: Website:

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