Understanding treatment preferences and cognitive outcomes in patients with gliomas.

Glioma patients in this study prioritized cognitive functions according to memory, personal identity, and their ability to communicate with loved ones independently of experiencing deficits in these functions. Further study should compare patient prioritization and decision-making between surgically curable and noncurable grade gliomas as well as investigate the quality of life benefits of incorporating the connectomics of highly valued cognitive functions in surgical planning.