Abstract:BACKGROUND
Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive grade IV tumor of the brain. Standard of care is maximal safe resection followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Despite optimal management, majority recur, and the median survival is 2-3 years. Hospice is a philosophy of care to alleviate end-of-life suffering, and it can also relieve caregiver fatigue.
METHODS
This is a retrospective chart review in a tertiary care cente… Show more
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