Glioma is a type of tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord.

Gliomas begin in the gluey supportive cells (glial cells) that surround nerve cells and help them function.

Three types of glial cells can produce tumors.

Gliomas are classified according to the type of glial cell involved in the tumor, as well as the tumor's genetic features, which can help predict how the tumor will behave over time and the treatments most likely to work.

Types of glioma include:

· Astrocytomas 

· Ependymomas

· Oligodendrogliomas

A glioma can affect your brain function and be life-threatening depending on its location and rate of growth.

Gliomas are one of the most common types of primary brain tumors.

The type of glioma you have helps determine your treatment and your prognosis. In general, glioma treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and experimental clinical trials.

RISK FACTORS:

There is no obvious cause of glioma. They can occur in people of all ages but are more common in adults. Gliomas are slightly more likely to affect men than women, and Caucasian people than African-American people.

SYMPTOMS:

The symptoms of glioma vary by tumor type as well as the tumor's size, location, and rate of growth.

Common signs and symptoms of gliomas include:

The symptoms of glioma vary by tumor type as well as the tumor's size, location, and rate of growth.

Common signs and symptoms of gliomas include:

· Headache

· Nausea or vomiting

· Confusion or a decline in brain function

· Memory loss

· Personality changes or irritability

· Difficulty with balance

· Urinary incontinence

· Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision

· Speech difficulties

Seizures, especially in someone without a history of seizures