Brain stem gliomas are fast-growing tumors that occur in the brain stem, most commonly in children and adolescents. They are difficult to treat and the prognosis varies depending on the location of the tumor. Radiation therapy is the preferred method of treatment, but patients with pontine gliomas have a low chance of survival. A brain […]
Gliomas are tumors that arise from glial cells in the brain or spine. They can be classified by location, cell type, or grade. There is no cure, and treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes drugs or gene therapy. High-grade gliomas have a high mortality rate. A glioma is a tumor that arises from […]
