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What is Oligodendroglioma?
Unlocking the possibility of brain tumor remission starts with knowing vital information about the disease.
Oligodendroglioma is a cancerous tumor that occurs in the brain or spinal cord. It forms from oligodendrocytes or oligodendroglia — cells in the brain and spinal cord whose main functions include providing support and insulation to axons in the central nervous system.
Oligodendroglioma accounts for 2-5 percent of all primary brain tumors, as well as 5-18 percent of gliomas. This malignant tumor is most common in adults aged 40 to 60.
Oligodendrogliomas We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
The types of oligodendrogliomas are divided into two grades:
Grade II Oligodendrogliomas
These are low-grade tumors. The cells in grade 2 oligodendrogliomas tend to grow slowly and can invade surrounding normal tissue.
Grade III Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas
Grade 3 oligodendrogliomas are fast-growing tumors. They are slightly more common among men than women.
What are the Symptoms of Oligodendroglioma?
The signs and symptoms of a patient with oligodendroglioma vary depending on the size of a tumor and which part of the brain it develops.
When the tumor occurs in the frontal lobe, symptoms often include:
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Paralysis
- Memory loss
- Vision impairment
- Changes in behavior or personality
When the tumor grows in the parietal lobe, symptoms often include:
- Problems with balance and coordination
- Difficulty focusing
- Difficulty reading, writing, and calculating
- Difficulty recognizing and interpreting sensations
- Changes to the sense of touch, such as the inability to recognize objects through touch
When the tumor arises in the temporal lobe, symptoms often include:
- Hearing impairment
- Memory loss
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Inability to comprehend language and music
If you have persistent signs of oligodendroglioma, see your doctor immediately.
What are the Causes?
There are currently no known causes of oligodendroglioma. However, a 2010 study identified potential risk factors for oligodendroglial tumors:
- A family history of brain tumors
- Having had chickenpox
If you have risk factors, discuss prevention with your physician.
Diagnostic Tests for Oligodendroglioma
Early diagnosis is key to improving your oligodendroglioma prognosis and life expectancy. A doctor may recommend the following procedures to detect tumors in the brain or spinal cord:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Neurological exam
- Imaging tests, such as:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan
- Integrated positron emission tomography (PET)-CT scan
- Removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy)
Why Choose Us for Alternative Oligodendroglioma Treatments?
The medical protocols here at New Hope Unlimited are meticulously designed by highly specialized experts in traditional and holistic cancer care. Our ultimate goal is to provide oligodendroglioma alternative treatments with the least side effects, nursing both your physical and psychological well-being back to health.
Put on your armor of New Hope. Read about our treatment strategy and how we can help you fight oligodendroglioma.
Our Approach
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Patient SatisfactionOur 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 should I know about survival rates?
Patients with oligodendrogliomas have a higher survival rate than most brain tumors. There are several cancer treatment options available, and oligodendrogliomas usually respond well to treatment. The survival rate is about 80 to 90 percent.
2. How common is oligodendroglioma?
In the United States, any condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people is considered rare. The annual incidence of oligodendroglioma can be estimated at around 1 new case per 100,000 individuals, according to Orphanet.
