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If a glio blastoma multeform is detected early, is it possible to resect with a a total successful conclusion.

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Yes it is possible: In general dbm is a very bad cancer. Yet a total tumor resection along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cure a very small percentage of patients(5-10%).

Answered 6/19/2016

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