Phone Number

(303) 515-2320

Englewood, CO

799 E Hampden Ave 310, Englewood, CO 80113

Condition

Glioma

A glioma is a tumor that starts from cells within the brain. Many different types of tumors fall under the category of glioma. These tumors are graded on a scale of 1-4 based on their aggressiveness in invading the brain. The most common type of glioma, glioblastoma, is a grade 4 tumor.

Treatments

for Glioma
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Surgical Resection

Most gliomas require surgery to either diagnose the type of tumor or treat that type of tumor. Generally, the more tumor removed at the time of surgery, the better the prognosis. Some gliomas require further treatment with chemotherapy or radiation.