A California native and hair stylist Hector Corvera is suing major hair product companies after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. His alleged exposure reminds us of previous studies looking into ...
For some glioma patients, radiation can play a key role in keeping cancer under control. Patients with low-grade gliomas may not need to undergo radiation. However, it’s often recommended for those ...
Headaches are among the most common health complaints people experience. They can range from mild to severe and can be caused by various factors, including stress, dehydration, lack of sleep, or ...
Recent data showed that a drug called Vorasidenib can significantly delay the progression of glioma and reduce the need for more aggressive treatments like chemotherapy and radiation in patients with ...
For many years, the standard treatment path for low-grade gliomas was surgery followed by observation or radiation (and sometimes chemotherapy). However, recent advances have introduced another ...
A new study has found a “rising trend” in California men being diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer, a disease actor Dennis Hopper passed away from, and researchers with the University of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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, ...