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Health Conditions and Diseases Cancer Brain and CNS Brain Tumor, Adult
Predominantly strikes older individuals.
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Anaplastic Astrocytoma

Anaplastic astrocytomas are also called malignant astrocytomas. They grow rapidly and spread into nearby tissues.

Diffuse Astrocytoma

Diffuse astrocytomas grow slowly, but they often spread into nearby tissues. Some of them progress to a higher grade. They occur most often in young adults.

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Glioblastomas are malignant astrocytomas that grow and spread aggressively. The cells look very different from normal cells. Glioblastoma is also called glioblastoma multiforme or grade IV astrocytoma. They occur most often in adults between the ages of 45 and 70 years.

Meningeal Tumors

A tumor that grows from the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The majority of meningioma's are benign. Atypical meningioma display characteristics of both benign and malignant tumor. A malignant meningioma is rare and quick growing.
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Mixed Gliomas

Mixed type tumors composed of two or more glioma tumor cells.

Oligodendroglioma

A rare, slow-growing tumor that begins in the oligodendrocytes (brain cells that nourish and support nerve cells). Also called an oligodendroglial tumor.

Pineal Astrocytic Tumor

The pineal gland is a tiny organ in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, a substance that helps control our sleeping and waking cycle. Pineal tumors form in or near the pineal gland. There are several different kinds and grades.
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