http://astrocytoma-cancer.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:32:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FDA's approval follows the recommendation of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee for accelerated approval of temozolomide to treat patients with anaplastic astrocytoma tumors. FDA(food & drug administration) has approved temozolomide, a cancer treatment for adult patients diagnosed with a form of brain cancer -- anaplastic astrocytoma -- who have relapsed following ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/new-drug-for-astrocytoma-approved-by-fda/ In case of having any of the following symptoms, it is must to seek medical advisor: Unexplained, persistent vomiting Double vision or unexplained blurring of vision, especially on only one side Lethargy or increased sleepiness New seizures New pattern or type of headachesAlthough headaches are thought to be a common ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/seeking-medical-care-and-asking-from-doctor/ While taking medical treatments, this is also necessary to have skills to cope up with this disease. Patients may experience unpleasant side effects due to their treatment. Patients should discuss any side effects they experience with their doctors; occasionally an effect may be unexpected or dangerous and dosages may need ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/coping-skills/ While choosing a diagnostic test, following factors might be considered: Age and medical condition The type of cancer Severity of symptoms Previous test results So that your doctors can plan your treatment, they need to find out as much as possible about the type, position and size of the tumour, by ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/diagnostic-tests/ Childhood cerebellar astrocytoma is a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. Astrocytomas are tumors that develop from brain cells called astrocytes. Cerebellar astrocytomas start in the cerebellum, which is located at the lower back of the brain. The cerebellum is the ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/childhood-astrocytoma/ Major causes of Astrocytoma cancer are still unknown. Most people with brain cancer have no known risk factors.  The risk factors that do exist include: Radiation – Radiation to the head and jobs in the nuclear industry have been linked to an increase in brain cancer. Environmental – Exposure to vinyl ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/risk-factors/ Different experiments are being performed to discover the ways to prevent the disease. Currently, scientists do not know what causes the majority of brain cancers. There may be a slight genetic predisposition, as family members of astrocytoma patients have a slightly increased incidence of the disease. Clinical studies show that ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/how-to-prevent-astrocytoma/ Survival rate may vary in different people depending upon nature and stage of disease. The major factors that influence survival seem to be the type of cancer, its location, whether it can be surgically removed or reduced, your age, and your other medical problems. The long-term survival rate (greater than 5 ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/astrocytomic-survival-rate/ While treating with cancer, there can be variety of side effects. Some are easily controlled and others require specialized care. Below are some of the side effects that are more common to astrocytoma and its treatments. For more detailed information on managing these and other side effects of cancer and ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/side-effects-of-cancer-and-cancer-treatment/ Different treatment options are given to cope up with this deadly disease. There are treatments for all patients with an adult brain tumor. Three kinds of treatment are used: surgery radiation therapy chemotherapy Surgery is the most common treatment of adult brain tumors. To take out the cancer from the ... http://astrocytoma-cancer.com/2007/07/30/treatment-options-for-astrocytoma-cancer/