Glioma and glioblastoma are both types of brain tumors, but they differ significantly in their characteristics and prognosis. Glioma is a broad term that encompasses tumors originating from glial cells, which are supportive cells in the brain. These tumors can vary in grade and aggressiveness, with some growing slo...
Find MoreOver the past decades, there has been an eruption in understanding treatment strategies of gliomas with the development of clinical immunotherapy, providing exceptional success in employing checkpoint inhibitors and cancer vaccines as treatment options that have given significant momentum to the growth of the GBM m...
Find MoreCancer is often challenging, however, diagnosis of rare cancer poses extra difficulties. Of all the diagnosed cancers, approximately 22% of the cases are rare cancers. According to the US National Cancer Institute, a cancer rare cancers as those with an incidence of fewer than 15 cases per 100 000 per year. Rare...
Find MoreWhat is Glioblastoma Multiforme? Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) (also called glioblastoma) is a fast-growing type of gliomas, which are the most common form of primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). These develop from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes and oligodendrocytes) responsible for providing...
Find MoreHeadaches. Blurred vision. Nausea. No or poor appetite. Behavioral changes. Trouble thinking. These are some common problems people experience in their daily lives; however, are easy to write off as momentary or sideline in the name of stress. Yet, these constitute some of the common early symptoms of Glioblastoma ...
Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.