Research Notes on Astrocytoma
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Astrocytoma tumors represent the most common type of glioma. They are formed from astrocytes, cells which make up the supportive tissue of the brain. They are often graded, ranging from a Grade I (least malignant) to Grade IV (most malignant).
Fast Facts:
- In children, most astrocytomas are considered low-grade, however in adults most are high-grade.
- They occur in many areas of the brain, including the brain stem.
- Usually lower grade tumors astrocytomas grow slowly, and are normally localized to one part of the brain. Higher-grade astrocytomas may invade the surrounding tissue, and grow quickly, thus requiring more aggressive treatment.
5 Great Resources on Astrocytoma
- eMedicine: Astrocytoma
- UpToDate: Primary Low-grade Glioma in Adults
- Mayo Clinic: Astrocytomas
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS): Astrocytoma Tumors
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Disease Information - Brain Tumor: Astrocytoma / Glioma
5 Latest Headlines on Astrocytoma
What is Astrocytoma?
- Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch: Astrocytomas
- Cedars-Sinai: Astrocytoma Brain Tumors
- Cancerbackup: Astrocytic Tumours
- PathWeb: Astrocytoma
What Are The Symptoms of Astrocytoma?
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Symptoms of Astrocytoma
- ABTA: How Do You Know if I You Have a Brain Tumor?
- Cedars Sinai: Astrocytoma Tumors Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Astrocytoma?
- Health Library: Causes of Astrocytoma
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): What Causes CNS Tumors?
- ABTA: What Causes Brain Tumors?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Astrocytoma?
- NCI: Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma Treatment Option Overview
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Astrocytomas (Gliomas)
- Wikipedia: Astrocytoma Treatment
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Astrocytoma?
- The Brain Tumor Foundation: Astrocytomas - Types
- NINDS: How Are Tumors Graded?
- National Cancer Institute: Stages of Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Astrocytoma
- Healthology: Brain Tumors in children: What Do We Know?
- ABTA: What Does a Tumor Look Like?
- The New York Times: Drug Maker Will Pay Fine for Promoting Off-Label Use
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Astrocytoma (Brain Tumor) Parent Information
Foundations and Support Groups on Astrocytoma
- SDBTT: Samantha Dixon Brain Tumor Trust
- NINDS: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- The Brain Tumor Foundation: Guiding and Supporting Patients and Families Touched By a Brain Tumor
- SDBTT Astro Fund: Research and Support for Management, Treatment, and Living With Gliomas and Brain Tumours
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Astrocytoma
- Google Scholar: Articles on Astrocytoma
- JAMA: Archives of Astrocytoma Research
- PubMed Central: Astrocytoma Articles
Clinical Trials on Astrocytoma
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Astrocytoma Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Astrocytoma Clinical Trial Listings
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- Contributor: Carrie Seffinga - Claimed on 7/5/2008
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- Last update: Oct. 6, 2008 (0.74 days ago)
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