Summary:
This article describes the study that forms the basis of the treatment you will receive after surgery for glioblastoma. It confirms that patients live longer when they are treated with radiotherapy AND temozolomide (tablet chemotherapy after surgery) compared to being treated with only radiotherapy. You may hear your treatment being called ‘Stupp protocol’ – that comes from this article which was authored by Roger Stupp.
Full text:
You can download the full text of the research publication HERE.
Research publication:
Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma. Stupp et al, N Engl J Med. 2005 Mar 10;352(10):987-96.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa043330.