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be the start of some exciting advances in neuro-oncology. "Our research focused on understanding the biology of medulloblastoma", he says, "we now need to develop a biological system of staging that works in conjunction with the current clinical staging system to further refine treatment for this disease". Until then, however, "investigators should consider adopting a similar therapeutic strategy to ours for their high-risk patients. This approach should be feasible in most paediatric oncology units at academic medical centres, but meticulous staging and careful attention to detail during radiotherapy planning and treatment are essential to obtaining similar outcomes", he concludes.

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Contact: Joe Santangelo
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212-633-3810
Lancet
6-Sep-2006


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