The Infiltrative Margins in Glioblastoma: Important Is What Has Been Left behind

Clin Cancer Res. 2024 Nov 1;30(21):4811-4812. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-24-1819.

Abstract

Supramaximal resection beyond the contrast-enhancing tumor borders represents an emerging surgical strategy for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. A recent study provides evidence detailing the interactive effects of more aggressive surgery on other clinical predictors of outcome, supporting guidance for surgical decision-making and informing clinical trialists about the need to stratify for extent of resection. See related article by Park et al., p. 4866.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Glioblastoma* / pathology
  • Glioblastoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Margins of Excision
  • Treatment Outcome