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ArticleClinical and translational radiation oncology2026

Radiotherapy and survival in elderly grade 4 glioma patients: The prognostic value of onco-functional outcome.

Helen X Hou, Sophia M Leiss, Daniel Schmottermeyer, Christian Diehl, Benedikt Wiestler, Jan Peeken, Kai Borm, Chiara Negwer, Arthur Wagner, Igor Yakushev and 6 more

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Article in Clinical and translational radiation oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Helen X HouDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Sophia M LeissDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Daniel SchmottermeyerDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Christian DiehlDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Benedikt WiestlerDepartment of Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Jan PeekenDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Kai BormDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Chiara NegwerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Arthur WagnerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Igor YakushevDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Claire DelbridgeDepartment of Pathology and Neuropathology, TUM School of Medicine, TU Munich, 81675 München, Germany.
Meike MitsdoerfferDepartment of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Friederike Schmidt-GrafDepartment of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Bernhardt MeyerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Munich, Germany.
Stephanie CombsDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Denise BernhardtDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.

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Abstract

Purpose: Materials: Results: Median OS decreased across OFO groups (OFO1-4: 22.6, 20.5, 12.6, and 11.2 months respectively, log-rank, p = 0.0026). PFS followed a similar pattern (12.2, 9.3, 6.7, and 5.7 months respectively; p = 0.0030). Among 119 patients with known MGMT status, methylation (n = 49) was associated with significantly prolonged OS (36.3 vs. 12.6 months, p < 0.00001) and PFS (14.1 vs 5.9 months, p < 0.00001). Survival advantage of NF-RT showed a a strong trend in both univariate (OS HR = 0.47, 95 % CI 0.28-0.82; p = 0.007) and multivariate models (OS HR = 0.57, 95 % CI 0.33-1.00, 0.051). In multivariable analysis, the OFO classification retained independent prognostic value, with OFO Group 4 associated with a significantly increased risk of both death (OS: HR = 2.91, p = 0.003) and disease progression (PFS: HR = 3.08, p = 0.0005) compared to OFO Group 1. Conclusions: OFO classification effectively stratifies survival in elderly grade 4 glioma patients. Its integration with MGMT methylation status and RT regimen refines risk assessment, supporting personalized treatment strategies in this vulnerable patient group.

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GliomaOnco-Functional OutcomePrognostic ScoreRadiotherapy

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PMCPMC12681765

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