Glioma

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Glioma refers to a type of brain tumor that develops from the glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. It is generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor:

Astocytoma - tumors that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes
Ependymomas - tumors that arise from ependymal cells that line the ventricles of the brain and the center of the spinal cord
Oligodendrogliomas - tumors that affect the oligodendrocytes

The symptoms of glioma vary by type but may include headaches; nausea and vomiting; confusion; personality changes; trouble with balance; vision problems; speech difficulties; and/or seizures. The exact underlying cause is unknown. In most cases, the tumor occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. Treatment depends on many factors, including the type, size, stage and location of the tumor, but may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy.

Gliomas can be classified as 1) ependymomas, 2) astrocytomas (including glioblastoma multiforme), 3 oligodendrogliomas, and 4) mixed gliomas, such as oligoastrocytomas.

Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20

Name: Brain Foundation P O Box 579 Crows Nest, NSW
1585 Suite 21 Regent House 37-43 Alexander Street Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Australia Phone: 61 2 9437 5967 Fax : 61 2 9437 5978 Email: http://brainfoundation.org.au/contact Url: http://www.brainfoundation.org.au/

Name: American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Ste 550
Chicago, IL, 60631, United States Phone: +1-773-577-8750 Toll Free: 1-800-886-2282 Fax : +1-773-577-8738 Email: info@abta.org Url: https://www.abta.org/

Name: National Brain Tumor Society 55 Chapel St., Suite 200
Newton, MA, 02458, United States Phone: +1-617-924-9997 Fax : +1-617-924 -9998 Email: http://braintumor.org/our-mission/contact-us/ Url: http://braintumor.org/

Name: International Brain Tumour Alliance 10 Carrodus Street, Fraser, ACT, 2615
Australia Email: chair@theibta.org Url: http://www.theibta.org/

Name: Neuro-Oncology Branch Brain Tumor Clinic National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health
Building 82, Room 225
Bethesda, MD, 20892-8202, Phone: 240-760-6030 Toll Free: 1-866-251-9686 Url: https://ccr.cancer.gov/Neuro-Oncology-Branch

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