Are there any further treatments for glioblastoma

My brother aged 40, has been told there is nothing more that can be done for him. He had 3 tumours removed in January 2023 (glioblastoma) followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Scans every 3 months showed no progression until April 25, when a new and aggressive tumour has appeared and is inoperable. He had a week of chemo, but his consultant doesn't think it is doing anything. My brother wanted to keep trying and so was about to have more chemo but his platelets were too low (35). He also as endocrine pancreatic insufficiency (not sure if ive written that right) which doesn't help with the platelets levels. He is quite rapidly being taken from us 

Are there any other treatments in any other countries or anything else we should be asking for? 

  • Hello Jan23 and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your brother. I can imagine that you want to do everything that you can to help him.

    It is very hard to be able to advise you without being involved in your brother's care. If your brother's platelets are so low it would probably not be safe to offer your brother any treatment at this time.

    You could suggest that your brother asks his oncologist for a second opinion.

    You may find it helpful to contact The Brain Tumour Charity. They have online support groups for patients affected by brain tumours.

    Trials have strict entry requirements and are not always straightforward to join but you could always discuss this with his doctors. If he is not well enough to receive treatment he is probably not well enough to enter a clinical trial.

    I can understand how difficult this must be to hear.

    If at any stage either you or your brother would like to receive any counselling The Brain Tumour Charity offer a free counselling service.

    If you would like to speak to any of the nurses on the helpline about any of these points you are welcome to give the nurses a ring.

    The number to call is freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine