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A brave new framework for glioma drug development

  • Kelly M Hotchkiss
  • , Philipp Karschnia
  • , Karisa C Schreck
  • , Marjolein Geurts
  • , Timothy F Cloughesy
  • , Jason Huse
  • , Elizabeth S Duke
  • , Justin Lathia
  • , David M Ashley
  • , Edjah K Nduom
  • , Georgina Long
  • , Kirit Singh
  • , Anthony Chalmers
  • , Manmeet S Ahluwalia
  • , Amy Heimberger
  • , Stephen Bagley
  • , Tomoki Todo
  • , Roel Verhaak
  • , Patrick D Kelly
  • , Shawn Hervey-Jumper
  • John de Groot, Anoop Patel, Peter Fecci, Ian Parney, Victoria Wykes, Colin Watts, Terry C Burns, Nader Sanai, Matthias Preusser, Joerg Christian Tonn, Katharine J Drummond, Michael Platten, Sunit Das, Kirk Tanner, Michael A Vogelbaum, Michael Weller, James R Whittle, Mitchel S Berger, Mustafa Khasraw

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Abstract

Patients with brain tumours are motivated to participate in clinical trials involving repeat tissue sampling. Normalising the use of neoadjuvant and staged surgical trials necessitates collaboration among patients, regulatory agencies, and researchers. Initial and repetitive tissue sampling plays a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of resistance mechanisms and vulnerabilities in brain tumour therapy. Standardising biopsy techniques and ensuring technical uniformity across institutions are vital for effective interinstitutional collaboration. Although liquid biopsy technologies hold promise, they are not yet ready to replace tissue analysis. Clear communication about the risks and benefits of biopsies is essential, particularly regarding potential postoperative deficits. Changes in mindset and neurosurgical culture are imperative to achieve much needed breakthroughs in the development of new, effective therapies for brain tumours.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e512-e519
JournalThe Lancet Oncology
Volume25
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Brain Neoplasms/drug therapy
  • Glioma/drug therapy
  • Drug Development
  • Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use

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