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What is Pineoblastoma in Adults?
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The pineal gland is a small organ found deep inside the brain. It secretes a hormone called melatonin, which controls an individual’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Pineoblastomas are rare brain tumors that form in this gland.
Pineoblastoma is more aggressive than other tumors that occur in the pineal gland. Its rapid growth rate can cause cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to build up in the brain — a condition called hydrocephalus. While pineoblastoma may metastasize (spread) through the CSF in 10 to 20 percent of cases, most of the time, a tumor does not spread to other areas of the body.
Pineoblastoma Symptoms in Men and Women
Because this brain tumor obstructs the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, many of its symptoms are related to CSF buildup. Signs of pineoblastoma include:
- Headaches
- Nausea and vomiting
- Double vision
- Eye movement issues, such as difficulty looking up
If you have persistent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Pineoblastoma Causes and Risk Factors
Currently, the exact cause of pineoblastoma is not understood, although genetic abnormalities are suspected risk factors.
Diagnostic Tests for Pineoblastoma
Because early detection is key to improving your pineoblastoma prognosis and life expectancy, a doctor may use these tests and procedures to produce an accurate diagnosis:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy)
- Removing cerebrospinal fluid for testing (lumbar puncture)
Why Choose Us for Alternative Pineoblastoma Treatments?
When you walk through the doors of New Hope Unlimited for pineoblastoma care, you become the focus of our entire treatment facility. Our certified medical specialists and holistic medicine practitioners work closely to deliver comprehensive treatments that combat rare brain tumors.
Our team addresses pineoblastoma with innovative technologies and present-day techniques, many of which are unavailable at cancer care centers in the United States. There is New Hope in beating your disease. Click here to learn about our treatment strategy.
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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. How common is pineoblastoma?
In general, pineal gland tumors account for less than 1 percent of all primary brain tumors. Pineoblastoma represents less than half of all pineal gland tumors.2. Who is at risk for pineoblastoma?
In adults, pineoblastoma usually affects men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 years.3. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
Click here to read about our powerful combination of mainstream and alternative treatments for over 200 cancer types, including malignant pineoblastoma.