Tumour Treating Fields (TTFS) for Paediatric Brain Tumours, Brain Metastases and Other Novel Applications. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2018]

Author(s):

1. Farhan Arshad Mirza: Department of Neurosurgery, Kentucky, USA

2. Muhammad Shahzad Shamim: Department of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Tumour treating fields (TTFs) are now FDA approved for high grade glioma treatment. Novel application of this treatment modality is being assessed for paediatric brain tumours and intracranial metastatic disease. Clinical trials are being conducted to test the efficacy of this treatment modality as adjuvant therapy to current standard of care. Here we will discuss the existing literature on TTF its role in pathologies other than GBM. In addition, aspects of safety, compliance and cost are also discussed.

Page(s): 1729-1731

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 68, Issue: 11, Year: 2018

Keywords:

Keywords are not available for this article.

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