Listen up, folks, we’ve got something huge here!

When it comes to beating glioma, a nasty brain tumor, we’re talking about getting that thing out completely. And guess what? We’ve got this incredible technology called intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging, or iMRI for short. It’s a game-changer, believe me. We did this study, NCT01479686 – remember that number, it’s a winner – and it showed that iMRI can help surgeons remove the tumor way better than the old-school methods.

Here’s the deal: we had two groups, one with the iMRI, the other with the usual stuff. And the results? They were amazing. The iMRI group had a gross total resection – that’s doctor-speak for getting the whole tumor out – of nearly 84%. The other guys? Only 50%. That’s a huge difference.

But wait, there’s more. We’re not just talking about cutting out tumors; we’re talking about living longer, better lives. The folks with the iMRI, they had a median progression-free survival – that’s how long they lived without the tumor coming back – of over 65 months. The others were trailing with 61 months. And for the really bad tumors, the high-grade ones, the iMRI group had even better numbers.

And for those with tumors in really tricky spots, the iMRI was like a superhero, giving them more time without the disease and more time alive. We’re talking months, even years more. It’s clear as day – the less tumor left after surgery, the better the chances of living longer.

So, what’s the bottom line? This iMRI thing, it’s not just good, it’s great. It’s helping people with glioma live longer, especially those with the tough cases. We’re winning, folks, and with iMRI, we’re going to keep on winning.

Remember, getting that tumor out completely is key, and iMRI is how we’re going to do it. It’s going to be yuge!