Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that develops in the astrocytes of the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes are the most numerous types of cells in the nervous system that support the nerve cells. They are aggressive and occur at any age, but most commonly in older adults. They show signs like headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme (WHO grade IV) two years back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq. From your description, I infer that you are a 62-year-old gentleman with a recurrent Glioblastoma (WHO grade 4 Glioma, GBM) positive for MGMT (O(6)-Methylguanine-DNA-methyltransferase) methylation. Also, you had a neu... Read Full »
What is the treatment for glioblastoma?
Query: Hello doctor, The patient has glioblastoma cancer, undergone surgery but not operated correctly, taken radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the doctor said chemo tablets are not working, maybe the tumor has formed again so they stopped giving medicine. We are not going anywhere now. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have considered in history, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have been already given. The glioblastoma is a grade IV brain tumor so have overall poor outcomes even after best treatment. So if the disease is unresectable, consider for best supportive care at h... Read Full »
Kindly guide about stage 2 glioblastoma.
Query: Hello doctor, One of my very close relatives has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, stage 2. We need immediate consultation and guidance. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) report, it looks like high-grade glioma and more likely glioblastoma. Just to correct you, glioblastoma is a grade 4 (highest grade) tumor and it is synonymous with brain cancer. But it needs to be operated. Then only we... Read Full »
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