Treating glioblastoma
The average survival rate for patients with glioblastoma is 14 to 16 months. Treatment usually focuses on increasing patient survival time with a satisfactory quality of life, not on a cure. Patients commonly die from their disease or treatment-related complications. Although treatment has extended life for some patients, neurocognitive changes, worsening of existing neurologic deficits, and treatment-associated symptoms may impair their quality of life.