What information can you give me on right frontal lobe astrocytoma?

Answer by  janrey09francisco (56)

Astrocytomas are very invasive glioma. If your mother has grade 3 to 4 tumors, even after surgery the glial cells will not be completely removed and it has tendency to grow rapidly. She should undergo either radiation therapy or chemotherapy within 2 to 4 weeks after her surgery. She could also have psychological changes due to this disease.

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

Astrocytomas come from glial cells called astrocytes. These cells are diffuse and are spread out; this is not good because it means that the cancer, though contained in the brain, will likely regrow even after surgical resection or chemotherapy. Your mom may also have behavioral and mental changes due to the cancer. Unfortunately, it is lethal and uncurable.

Answer by  vineetha (40)

It is a tumour of the right frontal lobe of the brain. It is a common type of tumour developing from the star shaped cells called astrocytes in glioma or supporting cells of the brain. People of any age can develop astrocytoma. Common symptoms are gradual changes in mood and personality. It may be either benign or malignant.

Answer by  soothsayer (500)

Low grade astrocytomas are known to arise from the frontal lobe commonly. Prognosis will depend on the histological grade of the tumour.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

This is a tumour in the right frontal lobe of the brain. It is made up of star shaped cells called astrocytes, and very common. It can be benign or malignant, and can happen in a person of any age. Symptoms are mood and personality changes. This tumor is hard to treat.

Answer by  bujji (133)

Astrocytomas are neoplasms that arise from the cells of central nervous system that can be diagnosed by radiological studies and may or may not associated with tumors, headache, vomiting and other symptoms. Treatment includes surgery accompanied by radiation.