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Treatment Name: |
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Quality of Life in Patients with Brain Tumors, Skull Base Tumors & Pituitary Adenomas Undergoing Surgical Resection |
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Keywords: |
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transcranial and endonasal tumor removal |
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Phase: |
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Other / Approved |
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Treatment ID#s: |
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VT1894
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Age Group: |
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Adults Only |
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Min Karnofsky Score: |
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Not Specified |
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Conditions: |
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Newly Diagnosed: Y
Recurrent: Y
Prior Surgery is Allowed Prior Radiation is Allowed Prior Chemotherapy is Allowed |
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Last Updated: |
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11/29/2008 |
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Tumor Types: |
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Acoustic Neuroma Anaplastic Astrocytoma Any Malignant Brain Tumor Brainstem Glioma Craniopharyngioma Ependyoma Ganglioglioma Glioblastoma Multiforme Gliosarcoma Hemangioblastoma Low Grade Glioma Lymphomas Medulloblastoma Meningioma Metastatic Brain Tumor Mixed Glioma Oligodendroglioma High Grade Oligodendroglioma Low Grade Optic Glioma Pineal Gland Tumor Pituitary Tumors PNET Tumor |
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Comments: |
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All patients undergoing intracranial surgery for tumor removal are asked to participate in this ongoing study both before and after their surgery. The goal of this effort is to document impairments patients have before surgery and how their quality of life changes after surgery. These tests take approximately 30 minutes to perform and will be conducted before surgery and at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. The study is focused on issues such as energy level, mood, cognition, return to work and sexual function. Our findings will hopefully yield important information for doctors and nurses about the effectiveness of current tumor therapies and how we can improve patient care. By participating, patients will also gain better insights into their own recovery.
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Treatment Type: |
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Surgery. |
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Contact: |
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Brain Tumor Center at Saint John`s Health Center Daniel Kelly, M.D. Director, Brain Tumor Center 2200 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone:310-582-7450 Fax: 310-582-7495 Click here to send an email Website: www.brain-tumor.org |
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