What we treat Detail
WHAT IS A GLIOMA BRAIN TUMOR?
Gliomas are ‘primary’ brain tumors, which means they are derived from the brain tissue itself. Common subtypes include astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, glioblastoma and gliosarcoma.
Grade II, III, and IV gliomas are most common in adults. Grade IV gliomas (known as glioblastomas or gliosarcomas) are the most common primary brain cancer in adults. Glioblastoma is a rapidly growing tumor that can occur at any age, but its incidence increases with advanced age. Grades I, II, and III gliomas are less aggressive and often seen in younger populations, yet can still recur and defy conventional therapies. All gliomas cause symptoms through a combination of mass effect on the surrounding brain and direct infiltration of the brain tissue.
Gliomas are a primary focus of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. Our clinical trials cover all grades and subtypes of adult gliomas.
| Grade I: | Slow-growing tumor cells; almost normal appearance; least aggressive |
| Grade II: | Relatively slow-growing cells; slightly abnormal appearance; can invade nearby tissue; may recur as a higher-grade tumor |
| Grade III: | Faster-dividing cells; abnormal appearance; infiltrates normal tissue |
| Grade IV: | Rapidly-dividing and abnormal cells; contains necrotic areas of nonviable tissue |
BRAIN TUMOR SYMPTOMS
Brain tumor symptoms vary widely depending on the type, location, size and growth rate of the tumor. There are no specific symptoms that only occur due to a glioma tumor.
General symptoms of brain tumors include:
- New onset or change in pattern of headaches
- Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
- New onset of seizures
- Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
- Difficulty with balance
- Difficulty speaking
- Personality or behavior changes
- Confusion
- Unexplained nausea or vomiting
- Blurred vision, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision
- Hearing problems
PHASE 0 CLINICAL TRIALS FOR RECURRENT GLIOMA PATIENTS
If you have received MRI imaging that shows evidence of tumor recurrence, you may be a candidate for one of our Phase 0 clinical trials. Our Phase 0 studies provide you with information you can use right now to make informed treatment decisions. This knowledge allows you to have a voice in your care and places some control back into your hands.
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