Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma
are any growth of abnormal cells or uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the brain. Glioblastoma involves any such growth that originates in the brain, rather than spreading to the brain from another part of the body.
Glioblastoma should have prompt treatment. Early treatment improves the chance of a good outcome for brain tumors.
Treatment varies with the size and type of the glioblastoma and the general health of the person. The goals of treatment for glioblastoma may be to cure the disorder, relief of symptoms, and improvement of function or comfort.
Surgery is indicated for a lot of cases involving glioblastoma. Some may be completely excised (removed). Glioblastoma that is deep or infiltrates brain tissue may be debulked (removal of much of the mass of the tumor to reduce its size) rather than removed.
Learn more about glioblastoma at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University. As a national leader in cancer care & research and ranked among the best treatment facilities in the country, it is one of only 38 cancer centers in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. NCI designation is an assurance of excellent care and comprehensive treatment options, including access to the latest clinical trials.
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