Astrocytoma
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Astrocytoma Treatment
Patients choose Cancer Treatment Centers of America because we utilize a combination of conventional and alternative cancer treatments. All of our patients work with a team of cancer experts to determine the appropriate combination of astrocytoma treatment.
Astrocytoma Types
According to the National Cancer Institute there are several different types of astrocytomas. An astrocytoma is a tumor that starts in the astrocytes. Astrocytes are cells in the brain.
A well-differentiated mildly and moderately anaplastic astrocytoma is also slow growing, but grows more quickly than a noninfiltrating astrocytoma. They start to grow into other tissues around them. An anaplastic astrocytoma has cells that look very different from normal cells and that grow more rapidly.
Another type of astrocytoma is cerebellar astrocytoma. It occurs in the area of the brain called the cerebellum, which is just above the back of the neck. Cerebellar astrocytomas usually grow slowly and do not usually spread from where they began to other parts of the brain or body.
A noninfiltrating astrocytoma is a tumor that grows slowly and usually does not grow into the tissues around it. Infiltrating low-grade astrocytoma can grow slowly compared to their malignant counterparts. Doubling time for low-grade astrocytomas is estimated at 4 times that of anaplastic astrocytomas. Several years often intervene between the initial symptoms of astrocytoma and the establishment of a diagnosis of low-grade astrocytoma.
Although genetic determinants are recognized in astrocytoma development and progression, astrocytomas do not differ intrinsically in incidence or behavior among racial groups. Demographic and sociological factors, such as population, age, ethnic attitude toward disease, and access to care, have been reported to influence measured distributions.
Astrocytoma - More Information
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an astrocytoma and are seeking treatment you may want to consider Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Please learn more about our organization at this link: Astrocytoma & Other Cancer Treatment. You may also call us toll-free to discuss your treatment options.
