Efficacy of Techniques Used in the Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Glioblastoma

Abstract

Upon diagnosis, patients are presented with various treatment options from which to choose from. Oftentimes, however, the patient is oblivious to what exactly is being presented to them. The complexity of the medical field is unrivaled and patients are often blind to what is being done, especially in oncology. Oncology is regarded as an incredibly complex field with even more complex subgroups. One of society’s most perplexing cancers is Glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer in which a growth appears in the brain or spinal cord Scientists know very little about the disease as it affects an extremely small percentage of the population. However, it is important to be informed about the possible treatment options and specific details of each. The purpose of this research is to inform society of the treatment options for Glioblastoma and how effective they are at curing the disease. This journal elaborates on these complex treatments, ranging from the classic methods of radiation therapy to the intricate methods of brain surgery. Upon reading this paper, one will have a deeper understanding of what it means to undergo cancer treatment, especially for a sickness as dire as Glioblastoma. The paper will explain three techniques used to treat Glioblastoma including how the treatment is performed, under what circumstances will it be performed, and the effectiveness of the technique. These treatments are incredibly elaborate, but by congesting the main cancer treatment techniques into one, organized document, patients can better their understanding of Glioblastoma and its treatment options.