Oligodendroglioma
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chemotherapy
radiation therapy
specialist
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anorexia
diet
pain in adults
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Oligodendroglioma Treatment
Treatment for an oligodendroglioma may include:
Seizure medication
Medications to control brain
swelling
:
Oral
corticosteroids
Narcotic pain medication
Surgery for oligodendroglioma
Radiation therapy for oligodendroglioma
Exposing
cancer
cells to radiation can kill them.
Chemotherapy for oligodendroglioma
The administration of medicines that kill
cancer
cells.
Oligodendroglioma clinical trials
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Oligodendroglioma Treatment: Chemotherapy
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Oligodendroglioma References:
Alvarez JA, Cohen ML, Hlavin ML. Primary intrinsic brainstem oligodendroglioma in an adult. Case report and review of the literature. J Neurosurg. 1996 Dec;85(6):1165-9.
Ellis TL, Stieber VW, Austin RC. Oligodendroglioma. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2003 Dec;4(6):479-90.
van den Bent MJ. Diagnosis and management of oligodendroglioma. Semin Oncol. 2004 Oct;31(5):645-52.
