The brain tumor specialists at Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida combine state-of-the-art diagnostic methods and innovative therapies to deliver a higher level of care for gliomas. They understand that, in addition to advanced treatment options, effective glioma treatment requires an accurate diagnosis, skilled rehabilitation services and close follow-up care.
Your care team at Miami Cancer Institute includes specialists from many areas. They work together to carefully consider your treatment options so you receive the right care for your specific condition.
Gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor. They develop in glial cells – a group of cells that covers neurons and supports their activity – and can affect any part of the brain or spinal cord.
Gliomas can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous), low-grade (slow-growing) or high-grade (fast-growing). High-grade gliomas are more common than low-grade gliomas. In some cases, a low-grade glioma can become a high-grade glioma.
There are many different types of gliomas, which are grouped by the types of glial cells where they begin. Types of glial cells include astrocyte cells, ependymal cells and oligodendrocyte cells.
The brain tumor specialists at the Institute are experienced in treating all types of gliomas, including:
Most people with a low-grade glioma have no known risk factors. However, potential risk factors include:
Our cancer specialists at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute expertly combine the best of clinical research with the best of patient care to deliver your best outcomes.
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