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What Is Anaplastic Astrocytoma?
Battling a progressive disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Astrocytomas are brain tumors that originate in star-shaped brain cells in the cerebrum, which medical scientists refer to as astrocytes. Astrocytes form part of the tissue that guards the nerve cells in your brain and spine.
Astrocytomas are classified according to their grade. Grade I and grade II astrocytomas grow slowly and are benign (noncancerous). Grade III and grade IV astrocytomas proliferate faster and are malignant (cancerous). An anaplastic astrocytoma is a rare type of grade 3 astrocytoma. It is an aggressive form of brain cancer and can be very serious if left untreated.
Anaplastic Astrocytoma Symptoms
Signs of anaplastic astrocytoma vary depending on the location of the tumor. Signs and symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Changes in mental confusion
- Sudden and escalating memory loss
- Lethargy and recurrent feelings of drowsiness
- Nausea often accompanied by vomiting
- Vision problems
- Coordination and balance issues
- Seizures
Speak with a medical professional if you experience one or more of the above symptoms. An accurate diagnosis, followed by proper treatment, can improve your anaplastic astrocytoma prognosis and life expectancy.
Causes of Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Researchers are unsure of the exact causes of anaplastic astrocytomas. However, they may be associated with:
- Immune system abnormalities
- Exposure to UV rays and carcinogenic chemicals
- Receipt of radiation therapy near the head
- A family history of genetic disorders, such as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type I (NF1)
- Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
- Tuberous Sclerosis
Not all men and women with risk factors develop anaplastic astrocytoma, and not everyone without risk factors is immune to the disorder.
Diagnostic Tests for Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Anaplastic astrocytoma occurs in 5 to 8 people per 100,000 in the general population, suggesting its rarity. To diagnose anaplastic astrocytoma, your doctor will start with a physical examination to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms. Then, he or she may order the following procedures to produce an accurate diagnosis:
- Neurological exam
- Lumbar puncture
- Molecular testing
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Biopsy
After these diagnostic tests, we assign your brain cancer a grade. The grade helps determine which treatment plans are most appropriate for your case.
Why Choose Us for Alternative Anaplastic Astrocytoma Treatments?
Is your body not responding well to traditional cancer therapies? A powerful combination of alternative, conventional, and comprehensive treatments might do wonders instead. At New Hope Unlimited, our anti-tumor protocols help stimulate the immune system and repress the progression of cancer cells, all while maintaining the psychological wellness of our patients.
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Our Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
From body detoxification to vitamin supplementation, read about our innovative combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic treatments for astrocytomas.
2. I am diagnosed with brain cancer. How can I prevent depression?
Battling brain cancer is a different experience for everyone. But the good news is you have complete control over how you want to live your life after your diagnosis. Check out Battling Brain Tumors – 5 Steps to Survivorship to learn how you can triumph over your disease.
