Metformin, Neo-adjuvant Temozolomide and Hypo- Accelerated Radiotherapy Followed by Adjuvant TMZ in Patients With GBM

Metformin and Neo-adjuvant Temozolomide and Hypofractionated Accelerated Limited-margin Radiotherapy Followed by Adjuvant Temozolomide in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme (M-HARTT STUDY)
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