Unfortunately, glioma does come back for a number of patients. Those who are younger (under 40), had smaller tumors, or had their tumor fully resected may have a lower chance of cancer recurring.

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a stressful and traumatic experience. With glioma in particular, treatment can lead to neurological, cognitive, and behavioral changes that may impact daily life.

Surgery is often the first step in glioma treatment, aiming for maximal safe resection (removal of the tumor) while preserving essential brain function. Depending on how surgery goes and other risk ...

Most glioma patients will be diagnosed at a community medical center — and some receive most or all of their cancer care locally as well. While major academic institutions can provide access to ...

Unlike many other cancers, which are staged based on tumor spread, gliomas are graded based on their appearance under a microscope and biological behavior. Gliomas are graded on a scale of 1 to 4, ...

Molecular testing is a broad term that refers to the detection of individual molecules or pieces of cancer cells to better characterize a cancer, its behavior — and which treatment options may work ...

Gliomas can develop from several different types of cells in the brain, including oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, and ependymal cells. The treatment path may vary depending on what type of brain cell ...

Gliomas are complex brain tumors that require a detailed assessment to determine their grade, location, and best course of treatment. MRIs are used throughout the treatment process. This type of ...

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Vikki Ellis was 23 years old when she began experiencing lower back pain, irregular discharge and pain during intercourse—but she couldn’t get checked for cervical cancer until two years later, a test ...