What Are the Treatments for Cerebellum Glioma?
Glioma describes a type of brain tumor that originates in the glial cells in the brain — those cells that do not carry nerve signals. Glial cells make up the supportive tissues in the brain, including the portion of the brain known as the cerebellum, which functions in the coordination of movement. Because of the space constraints in the brain, glioma tumors, which grow quickly, destroy healthy brain cells. Doctors diagnose approximately 18,000 glioma tumors each year in the United States. Many patients die within 12 months, so receiving prompt treatment is important, according to the Society for Neuroscience.
