Glioblastoma Multiforme
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Glioblastoma Multiforme Outlook
What to expect with glioblastoma multiforme:
Glioblastoma multiforme is usually a fatal disease.
The length of survival depends on the size, type and location of the
cancer
, as well as the age and health of the person.
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Glioblastoma Multiforme Complications
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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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