What is Glioblastoma's leading cause?

Glioblastoma is cancer that starts in the brain or spinal cord. It spreads quickly and often kills. Changes in the DNA of astrocyte cells are the leading cause of Glioblastoma. These cells help keep the nerve cells in the brain alive and healthy.

Glioblastoma is caused by the uncontrolled growth of astrocytes, which are star-shaped brain cells. Most of the time, these cells make a shield to keep things from getting into the brain and help nerve cells.

When astrocytes start to multiply out of hand, they form glioblastoma multiforme, a type of tumor. This cancer is the most dangerous because it can spread to close brain cells.

Most of the time, treatment is severe and includes surgery, radiation therapy, and medication. Glioblastoma most often happens in people over 45, but it can happen to anyone.

A doctor will check your eyesight, hearing, balance, coordination, and strength as part of a complete neurological test. A brain scan or other imaging tests may also be done.

Symptoms of Glioblastoma depend on where the growth is and how big it is. Headaches, seizures, sickness, vomiting, problems with balance or coordination, memory loss, and changes in behavior are all common signs.

Normal brain cells (glial cells) become glioblastomas when their DNA makeup changes and they grow out of control. They then push against healthy brain tissue nearby and invade it. They can also spread to other parts of the body.

The leading cause of Glioblastoma is unknown, but specific genetic diseases and radiation exposure can cause it. Age, gender, and race may also make it more likely that someone will get Glioblastoma.

Depending on the type of glioma and where it is, the growth is usually taken out through surgery. It can be followed by chemo, radiation, or drug treatments for cancer.

Glioblastomas are the type of brain cancer that spreads the fastest. They come from glial cells, specialized tissues covering nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and help them work.

Doctors at the Perlmutter Cancer Center use high-tech DNA tests to identify a glioma correctly. This lets them make a personalized treatment plan for each patient. They also test a patient's senses, reactions, balance, and alertness with neurologic function tests.

Often, the first signs of GBM are headaches, seizures, and other problems with the nervous system. These signs can be different based on where the growth is.

Other signs include numbness, trembling, trouble speaking or slurred speech, and hearing problems. People with GBM may also find that their attitude or behavior changes. They can also have quick changes in their vision or lose the ability to see things peripherally.

Glioma is a type of cancer that begins in the brain or spine. It is made up of cells called glial cells, which help the brain and nerve system work.

Most of the time, surgery, radiation therapy, and medication are used to treat Glioblastoma. Chemotherapy kills GBM tumors, and radiation treatment uses energy beams to treat the area where the cancer is.

A doctor may also take a small piece of tissue (biopsy) to test it. The sample can tell the doctor what kind of glioma tumors are in the brain, which can help them figure out the best way to treat them.

Glioblastoma has a dire outlook, but it can be treated so it doesn't worsen. The future relies on several things, such as the size and location of the tumor, how much it has spread into normal brain tissue, the patient's age, and how healthy they are overall.