Glioma: Glioma – Pennsylvania
SurvivorNet has collaborated with experts from around Pennsylvania and in cancer centers from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, to provide patients with helpful information and support after a glioma diagnosis. We hope these resources make it easier to connect with people local to you who can help.
Managing A Glioma Diagnosis
Treating Glioma
- Surgery is typically the first step to remove as much tumor as safely possible and confirm the diagnosis.
- Tissue from surgery reveals the tumor’s type, grade, and genetic markers, which guide all treatment decisions.
- After surgery, patients usually have a short hospital stay, close monitoring, and follow-up scans to plan next steps
Glioma Surgery
- Surgery is typically the first step to remove as much tumor as safely possible and confirm the diagnosis.
- Tissue from surgery reveals the tumor’s type, grade, and genetic markers, which guide all treatment decisions.
- After surgery, patients usually have a short hospital stay, close monitoring, and follow-up scans to plan next steps
- Glioma patients now have more options than ever, including targeted therapies that act on specific genetic changes with fewer side effects.
- For IDH-mutant tumors, vorasidenib is a first-of-its-kind pill that may delay — or even help avoid — radiation or chemotherapy.
- Because the brain is so sensitive, treatments that slow growth while preserving daily function can help patients maintain quality of life longer.
Facing An IDH-Mutant Glioma Diagnosis
- Glioma patients now have more options than ever, including targeted therapies that act on specific genetic changes with fewer side effects.
- For IDH-mutant tumors, vorasidenib is a first-of-its-kind pill that may delay — or even help avoid — radiation or chemotherapy.
- Because the brain is so sensitive, treatments that slow growth while preserving daily function can help patients maintain quality of life longer.
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Pennsylvania Glioma Cancer Centers
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center – Temple Health
Abramson Cancer Center, Penn Medicine
McGlinn Cancer Institute – Reading Hospital
Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Penn Medicine
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