European Association for Neuro-Oncology (EANO) guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of adult astrocytic and oligodendroglial gliomas. Issue 6 (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weller, Michael; van den Bent, Martin; Tonn, Jörg C; Stupp, Roger; Preusser, Matthias; Cohen-Jonathan-Moyal, Elizabeth; Henriksson, Roger; Rhun, Emilie Le; Balana, Carmen; Chinot, Olivier; Bendszus, Martin; Reijneveld, Jaap C; Dhermain, Frederick; French, Pim; Marosi, Christine; Watts, Colin; Oberg, Ingela; Pilkington, Geoffrey; Baumert, Brigitta G; Taphoorn, Martin J B; Hegi, Monika; Westphal, Manfred; Reifenberger, Guido; Soffietti, Riccardo; Wick, Wolfgang
• Is Part Of: Lancet oncology. Volume 18:Issue 6(2017:Jun.)
• Page Start: e315
• Page End: e329
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Cancérologie -- Périodiques; Oncologie; Oncology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(17)30194-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-2045

Abstract

Summary: The European Association for Neuro-Oncology guideline provides recommendations for the clinical care of adult patients with astrocytic and oligodendroglial gliomas, including glioblastomas. The guideline is based on the 2016 WHO classification of tumours of the central nervous system and on scientific developments since the 2014 guideline. The recommendations focus on pathological and radiological diagnostics, and the main treatment modalities of surgery, radiotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. In this guideline we have also integrated the results from contemporary clinical trials that have changed clinical practice. The guideline aims to provide guidance for diagnostic and management decisions, while limiting unnecessary treatments and costs. The recommendations are a resource for professionals involved in the management of patients with glioma, for patients and caregivers, and for health-care providers in Europe. The implementation of this guideline requires multidisciplinary structures of care, and defined processes of diagnosis and treatment.