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How would you approach treatment in a patient with Fanconi anemia and glioblastoma?

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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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This is challenging due to the sensitivity of Fanconi anemia patients to DNA-damaging treatment. I would maximize resection if possible and then treat with radiation, since it is a mainstay of therapy, despite the risk. I would opt for proton radiation if possible to minimize exposure of normal tiss...

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