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Brain tumors are the first cause of cancer mortality in children and the 3rd cause in young adults. The most frequent brain tumors are gliomas and among them the most common type is astrocytoma. The most malignant astrocytoma is Glioblastoma (GBM). Standard therapy of newly diagnosed GBM patients
This is a Phase I Safety Study which investigates the role of PolyMVA as a supplement in grade IV astrocytoma patients. The primary endpoint of this study is safety/tolerability.
This supplement, PolyMVA, is a uniquely formulated combination of minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. The principle
2 separate strata accrued independently of each other: Stratum 1-patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Stratum 2-patients with Anaplastic Glioma [anaplastic astrocytoma (AA), anaplastic oligodendroglioma (AO), anaplastic mixed (AA and AO)] .
BG at 120mg/m2 administered intravenously over 1
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the efficacy of carmustine, cisplatin, and etoposide given prior to and during radiotherapy in patients with anaplastic astrocytoma. II. Assess the toxic effects associated with this regimen in these patients. III. Evaluate this regimen in terms of fatigue, depression,