Low Grade Chiasmatic-Hypothalamic Glioma - Carboplatin and Vincristin Chemotherapy Effectively Defers Radiotherapy within a Comprehensive Treatment Strategy

Abstract

Within the comprehensive treatment strategy for low grade glioma HIT-LGG 1996 chemotherapy is effective to delay the need for early radiotherapy in chiasmatic-hypothalamic glioma. More effective reduction of the risk for progression has to be sought for young children < 1 year.