Come si opera un glioma?

Come si opera un glioma?

Il trattamento dei gliomi si basa su tre terapie cardine: la rimozione chirurgica....Il trattamento dei gliomi lower grade

1. la rimozione della massa;
2. la rimozione di gran parte delle ramificazioni del tumore entro l'apparente parenchima sano;
3. di mantenere l'integrità funzionale del cervello.

What is glioblastoma (GBM)?

• Background Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor in adults. This article reviews the background, risks, common complications, and treatment options for GBM. A brief review of GBM, treatment options, and a look at new therapies that have been approved for new and recurrent disease are included in this article.

What is the prognosis for glioblastoma?

• What’s the prognosis for glioblastoma? There is currently no cure for glioblastoma. The median length of survival after a diagnosis is 15-18 months, while the disease’s five-year survival rate is around 10%. Though all glioblastomas recur, initial treatments may keep the tumor controlled for months or even years.

What is the standard of care for glioblastomas?

• Standard of care treatment for newly diagnosed GBM depends on a variety of factors, including molecular biomarkers (MGMT status & IDH mutation) and age. Recurrent GBM is treated based on the patient’s response to initial treatments and assessment of disease progression. Glioblastomas represent about 1 5% of all primary brain tumors.

What kind of Doctor removes glioblastoma?

• Your brain surgeon (neurosurgeon) will work to remove the glioblastoma. The goal is to remove as much of the tumor as possible. But because glioblastoma grows into the normal brain tissue, complete removal isn't possible. For this reason, most people receive additional treatments after surgery to target the remaining cells.