Short Course Versus Standard Course Radiotherapy, in Elderly and/or Fragile Patients with Glioblastoma Multiform (GBM)

Brain tumours represent less than 1.5% of all cancer. Glioblastoma multiforme is the most frequent malignant glioma occuring in adults. The treatment of glioblastoma multiforme is an important issue in radiation oncology worldwide, especially in developing countries. By optimizing fractionation in palliative setting of these tumors, it is expected that Member States will benefit from the rational use of the existing equipment and staff levels, decreasing costs, and improving patients’ access to radiotherapy, yet providing effecrtive treatment for such patients. This CRP continues Agency’s research efforts that have improved clinical practice in palliative radiotherapy in other settings.