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gliobiastoma

what is agliobiastoma
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I am sorry you lost your brother, that is an aggressive brain cancer that can take people quickly. My husband died of a brain tumor. The National Brain Tumor Foundation is a good source for the information you seek. I don't think there is a strong tendency to run in families. A cyst does not imply cancer, not the same thing at all, and the word parenchymal describes the location of the cyst I think, it means in the part of an organ concerned with it's function as opposed to it's framework.
Good luck to you.
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My brother has passed away since my last comment, The tumor was too far advancsd plus he had bleeding and a blood clot. I am wondering if this type of tumor is hereditary? Any input will be helpful . Thanks Slydog
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Thanks for your reply, My brother had surgery at Emory Univ. Hosp in Atlanta Sun Eve.The tumor had taken over his brain,Dr.' said he would only live probally 1 year at most. My husband was recently diagnosed with a parenchymal cyst in the brain and I am wondering if this cyst is related to the Gliobastoma.Does anyone know?  Thanks ,Slydog
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Glioblastoma multiforme is a "primary" brain tumor, i.e., it originates in the brain rather than migrating/spreading from a different part of the body.  It tends to develop deep in white tissue and spread quite rapidly.
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