Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as
pentoxifylline and hydroxyurea may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy plus pentoxifylline
and hydroxyurea in treating patients who have high-grade astrocytoma or glioblastoma.