Updated clinical practice guidelines for the management of adult diffuse gliomas

Cancer Lett. 2026 Mar 1:640:218185. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2025.218185. Epub 2025 Dec 1.

Abstract

It has been five years since the last version of the clinical practice guidelines for the management of adult diffuse gliomas was published by the Asian Glioma Genome Atlas (AGGA). Significant progress and revisions have occurred in the diagnosis and treatment of adult diffuse gliomas in recent years. In response to these updates, the joint guideline committee of the Chinese Glioma Cooperative Group (CGCG), the Society for Neuro-Oncology of China (SNO-China), and the Chinese Brain Cancer Association (CBCA) has revised the clinical practice guidelines. This updated guideline emphasizes molecular and pathological diagnostics, as well as the primary treatment modalities of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. Additionally, we have incorporated findings from recent clinical trials of new therapies to align with cutting-edge treatment strategies. This guideline is designed to serve as a practical resource for all professionals involved in managing adult diffuse glioma patients, while also providing valuable information for insurance companies and other institutions responsible for regulating cancer care costs in China and beyond.

Keywords: Chemoradiation; Immune therapy; Molecular diagnostics; Surgery; Target therapy.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Brain Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms* / therapy
  • China
  • Glioma* / diagnosis
  • Glioma* / genetics
  • Glioma* / pathology
  • Glioma* / therapy
  • Humans