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What Is Glioblastoma Multiforme?
Winning the battle against a life-threatening disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a type of aggressive brain cancer, is the most common malignant brain tumor among adults. GBM is a fast-growing glioma that originates from glial cells, which support the health of the nerve cells within the brain. Glioblastoma is often called a grade IV astrocytoma. These are the most invasive type of glial tumors, often spreading into nearby brain tissue.
In adults, glioblastoma multiforme usually starts in the largest part of the brain (cerebrum). These tumors produce their own blood supply, allowing them to proliferate faster.
Glioblastoma Multiforme Symptoms
Depending on where the tumor is, signs of glioblastoma may include:
- Persistent headaches
- Seizures
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Trouble thinking and learning
- Changes in mood and personality
- Double or blurred vision
- Speech difficulty of gradual onset
If you have persistent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Glioblastoma Multiforme Causes
The causes of glioblastoma multiforme are unknown. While research suggests that about 5 percent of all glioblastomas are because of hereditary conditions, the remaining 95 percent are not associated with any specific cause.
The cells in glioblastoma have more genetic abnormalities than the cells of other astrocytoma brain cancers. As a result, medical researchers believe that varying genetic mutations are involved in the development of these aggressive cancers. Such genetic mutations can be the result of the following:
- Inherited DNA defects
- Excessive exposure to ionizing radiation
- High-dose exposure to chemicals and other carcinogens
- Additional mutation triggers that have yet to be identified
Diagnostic Tests for Glioblastoma Multiforme
Advanced imaging techniques can accurately pinpoint the location of brain tumors. Diagnostic procedures include computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Intraoperative MRI may also be beneficial during surgery to guide tissue biopsies and tumor removal. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is often a necessary tool for examining the tumor's chemical profile, with a positron emission tomography (PET) scan useful in identifying tumor recurrence.
Why Choose Us for Glioblastoma Multiforme Alternative Treatments?
Our cancer care team at New Hope Unlimited is experienced in all types of brain tumors, including glioblastoma multiforme. Each staff member, from our administrative personnel to our surgical oncologist, understands that each cancer case is unique. Therefore, we work closely with our patients to develop a personalized treatment program that takes into account their individual needs.
New Hope Unlimited offers some of the most sophisticated treatments for glioblastoma through our specialized center in Mexico, where global research meets expert patient care. Click on the link to learn more about our cancer treatment strategy.
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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.Stories of New Hope
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
After examining your disease and general health, we will customize a treatment program specifically for your cancer case. Treatments may include botanical therapy and chiropractic medicine, among others. Click the link to learn more about the alternative cancer treatments we offer for glioblastoma.2. Does having risk factors mean I will develop glioblastoma?
It is important to understand that having risk factors does not immediately mean you will have any type of cancer. Conversely, having risk factors does not always guarantee immunity from cancer. If you have factors that increase your chance of GMB, discuss them with your doctor.