Patients with Glioblastoma brain tumors, require more than just brain surgery. After the procedure they have a high likelihood of recurrence at the same site of the original tumor. The standard of care to slow this recurrence is a series of in-hospital radiation treatments, limiting the patient's quality of life without providing the expectation of a cure. Enter the amazing Gamma Tile -- a collagen-based tile carrying gamma-ray emitting isotopes. Think of it as a radioactive postage stamp that surgeons can place during the initial surgery, eliminating the need for returning to the hospital as well as being more convenient and effective. A win for the patient's quality of life, reducing costs, and in the early series so far, improving survival by 7 months. Joining us to discuss this amazing advancement is Matthew Likens, CEO of GT Medical. Matt shares the success story of Gamma Tile and the struggles in bringing a new product to market during a pandemic.

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