Indian scientist develops new MRI technique to predict survival of GBM patients
Q. Which is the most common and aggressive cancer beginning in the brain?- Published on 28 Dec 15a. Glioblastoma Numiforme
b. Glioblastoma Multiforme
c. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Glioblastoma Multiforme
An Indian scientist, Dr. Pallavi Tiwari, in the US has developed a new MRI based technique for predicting survival of patients with aggressive brain tumours and provision of personalised therapy. Dr. Tiwari’s work is based on recent clinical findings that 90% of Glioblastoma Multiform recurrences occur within proximity of the tumour margin. This indicates that malignant cells are present in the periphery of the tumour yet not visually discernible. GBM is a most common and aggressive form of cancer which starts in the brain.
