Glioblastoma Multiforme: Challenges and Advancements in Treatment

Meskovich, Casey

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Title

Glioblastoma Multiforme: Challenges and Advancements in Treatment

Author(s)

Meskovich, Casey

Issue Date

2024

Keyword(s)

• Glioblastoma multiforme
• cancer treatments

Date of Ingest

2025-03-22T19:20:57-05:00

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a tumor that is initiated in glial cells, usually astrocytes. GBM presents difficulties in treatment due to the delocalization of tumor cells, inherent resistance to most cancer drugs, and the limited capacity of the brain to repair itself. Although most cancers have demonstrated an increase in treatment efficacy associated with recent technologies, the recovery rate of GBM has remained stagnant over the years. Recent research, focusing on the immune response of the brain, has sparked hope for better treatments. This paper discusses why previous treatments have been ineffective and describes the recent advancements in treatment.

Publisher

University of Illinois Undergraduate Neuroscience Society

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

article

Language

eng

Copyright and License Information

Copyright 2024 Casey Meskovich

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