Abstract For patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, tumor treating fields (TTF) combined with temozolomide after radiation therapy is currently one of the standard therapeutic regimens. Recently, TTF has been increasingly applied in combination with radiation therapy since it can delay tumor DNA repair and increase DNA replication stress. The efficacy of TTF has been proven in clinical studies. However, no consensus has been reached regarding the theoretical basis, radiation dose, actual clinical operation, patients' benefit and safety, which remain controversial. In this article, research progress on these topics was reviewed.
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Li Guang, Email: 13804058616@163.com
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Qiao Qiao,Xiao Huiyu,Li Guang. Research progress on tumor treating fields combined with radiation therapy in the treatment of glioblastoma[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2023, 32(4): 370-374.
Qiao Qiao,Xiao Huiyu,Li Guang. Research progress on tumor treating fields combined with radiation therapy in the treatment of glioblastoma[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2023, 32(4): 370-374.
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