Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), also
known as grade 4 astrocytoma, is the most common and
aggressive type of primary brain tumor, accounting
for 52% of all primary brain tumor cases and 20% of
all intracranial tumors. Despite being the most prevalent
form of primary brain tumor, GBMs occur in only 2-3
cases per 100,000 people in Europe and North America.
Treatment can involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy,
and surgery, all of which are acknowledged as palliative
measures, meaning that they do not provide a cure.
The five-year survival rate of the disease has remained
unchanged over the past 30 years and stands at less
than three percent. Even with complete surgical resection
of the tumor, combined with the best available treatment,
the survival rate for GBM remains very low.
Neurological
Surgery, P.C. is one of the largest private
practices for neurological surgery in the
NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area, offering
patients the most advanced treatments of
brain and spine disorders, using minimally
invasive procedures like Gamma Knife, Cyber
Knife, Microdiscectomy, Kyphoplasty, X-Stop,
Carotid Stenting, Aneurysm Coiling and
Interventional Pain Management, rather
than major surgery whenever feasible.
