Understanding Glioblastoma: A Closer Look at One of the Most Aggressive Brain Tumors
Glioblastoma is one of the most complex and aggressive forms of brain cancer, known for its rapid growth and challenging treatment pathway. It develops from glial cells, which support the brain’s nerve cells, and often affects the brain’s cerebral hemispheres. What makes glioblastoma particularly dangerous is its ability to infiltrate surrounding brain tissue, making it extremely difficult to remove completely through surgery. Even when surgeons remove visible tumor mass, microscopic cancer cells can remain and continue to grow.
Although glioblastoma can occur at any age, it is most common in adults between 45 and 70 years old. Symptoms tend to appear suddenly and worsen quickly. Patients often experience severe headaches, seizures, loss of balance, memory issues, or changes in personality. These symptoms occur because the tumor creates pressure inside the skull or disrupts normal brain function depending…