Year: 2015
Type: editorial
Abstract: According to the National Brain Tumor Society, over 120 different types of human brain tumors have been described, the most common of which are gliomas arising from glial (supportive) cells. Approximately two-thirds of brain tumors are benign, but about one third are malignant. The most common adult-onset primary (i.e., arising from the brain itself) malignant brain tumor is glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), accounting for about 20% of all intracranial tumors. Because by the time the cancer is discovered the tumor has usually metastasized to other parts of the brain, it is extremely rare for the patient to be cured by surgical resectioning.
Source: EBioMedicine
Author: Arthur J.L. Cooper
Institution: New York Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $5,780
OpenAlex ID: W2120188435