When an MRI or CT scan shows a suspicious mass in the brain, your medical team may recommend a brain biopsy. A biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of tissue is removed so a pathologist can look ...

After glioma treatment, follow-up care plays a crucial role in watching for possible tumor changes, managing symptoms, and supporting long-term well-being. How you will be monitored depends on your ...

With better surgery, smarter imaging, and targeted drugs like IDH inhibitors, the story of low-grade glioma is increasingly one of long-term disease management. Still, any glioma diagnosis is ...

Radiation therapy is one of the most effective treatments available for people with gliomas. It uses targeted, high-energy beams to slow tumor growth and help improve symptoms such as headaches, ...

When acting as a caregiver for a loved one facing glioma, you have a complex but critical role. Caregivers often provide emotional support and help patients navigate complex medical decisions.

Diffuse gliomas spread subtly through the brain, so when thinking about surgery, traditional ideas about “removing a lump” don’t quite apply. Instead, surgeons must walk a razor’s edge between aiming ...

A recurrence doesn’t mean you have “run out” of treatment options. For most people with grade 2 glioma that has an IDH mutation, regrowth is expected eventually, and it’s a signal to turn the page to ...