Chemotherapy and radiation did not benefit those with high-grade astrocytomas of the spinal cord. Good outcomes can be achieved by conservative surgery for low-grade astrocytomas of the cord when adjuvant therapy is given. Carboplatin and vincristine appeared to be effective, safe therapy for those with low-grade astrocytomas of the cord.
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