Glioblastoma Information
What is Giloblastoma (GBM)
It is a rare, complex and deadly type of of brain cancer, and currently, there is no cure but there are treatments to help ease symptoms.
Symptoms
Glioblastomas are aggressive and grows quickly, causing pressure on the brain. Symptoms are: Constant headaches , Seizures, Vomiting, Trouble thinking, Mood changes, Blurred vision, Speaking issues
Survival
The five-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients is only 6.9 percent, and the average length of survival for glioblastoma patients is estimated to be only 8 months.
Occurrence
More common with men who are 50 or above, with the average age for diagnosis is 64
Where it Forms
Glioblastoma is most commonly found in the frontal lobe, followed by the temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes.
Treatment History
Only four drugs and one device was approved by the FDA specifically for the treatment of glioblastoma since 1920’s
Yearly Diagnoses
More than 14,000 Glioblastoma cases are diagnosed each year
Therapy Cost
Glioblastoma treatments are very expensive to treat
Treatments
Following treatments have shown to slow and control the tumor growth: Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy
