Autotransplantation of anaplastic astrocytoma into the subcutaneous tissue of man

Abstract
Autotrans-plants of anaplastic astrocytoma into the subcutaneous tissues in man have been successfully grown; the histologic characteristics found in these implants are similar to the original brain tumor. Specimens of such implants were easily biopsied, and the response to X-ray therapy has been studied. Such subcutaneous implants of brain gliomas could be used to determine, in a short period of time, the most effective form of therapy against the specific cancer being studied. Therapy might include drugs and various forms of radiation.