Glioblastoma – what is it?

Aug. 28, 2018
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Recently, John McCain died from a severe case of glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. We speak with Dr. Micheal Lawton, president and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute about this form of cancer and the treatment involved.

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Michael Lawton, president and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute

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