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JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
卷 128, 期 2, 页码 414-421出版社
AMER ASSOC NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
DOI: 10.3171/2016.9.JNS16452
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alternating electric fields; newly diagnosed glioblastoma; recurrent glioblastoma; Optune; NovoTTF-100A; tumor treating fields; oncology
OBJECTIVE Treatment for glioblastoma (GBM) remains largely unsuccessful, even with aggressive combined treatment via surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Tumor treating fields (TTFs) are low-intensity, intermediate-frequency, alternating electric fields that have antiproliferative properties in vitro and in vivo. The authors provide an up-to-date review of the mechanism of action as well as preclinical and clinical data on TTFs. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed using the terms tumor treating fields, alternating electric fields, glioblastoma, Optune, NovoTTF-100A, and Novocure. RESULTS Preclinical and clinical data have demonstrated the potential efficacy of TTFs for treatment of GBM, leading to several pilot studies, clinical trials, and, in 2011, FDA approval for its use as salvage therapy for recurrent GBM and, in 2015, approval for newly diagnosed GBM. CONCLUSIONS Current evidence supports the use of TTFs as an efficacious, antimitotic treatment with minimal toxicity in patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent GBM. Additional studies are needed to further optimize patient selection, determine cost-effectiveness, and assess the full impact on quality of life.
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