Gene mutation defines brain tumors that benefit from aggressive surgery
(Massachusetts General Hospital) A new study has found that malignant astrocytoma patients whose tumors carry a specific genetic mutation benefit greatly from surgical removal of the largest possible amount of tumor.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
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