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High-Grade Astrocytomas
Astrocytomas are the most common type of childhood glial cell cancer (glioma). High-grade astrocytomas - also called high-grade gliomas - tend to grow and spread more quickly than low-grade astrocytomas.
About high-grade astrocytomas
High-grade astrocytomas are a type of high-grade glioma (brain tumors that form in glial cells) and include anaplastic astrocytomas and glioblastomas.
Like low-grade gliomas, high-grade gliomas start in star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes, a type of glial cell.
High-grade vs. low-grade brain tumors
The term high-grade is used to describe cancer cells and tissues that look abnormal under a microscope.
High-grade tumors tend to grow and spread more quickly than low-grade tumors.
High-grade cancers usually have a worse chance of recovery than low-grade cancers. They may need treatment right away and treatment that is more aggressive.
Knowing whether a pediatric brain tumor is low-grade or high-grade may help guide your child’s treatment.
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Understanding Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma Types and Treatments
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