Jun 7, 2023 · Glioblastoma is a type of fast growing, cancerous brain tumour. The main treatments are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Common symptoms of brain tumours include headaches, feeling or being sick and seizures (fits).

Gliomas start in the glial cells and are the most common type of brain tumours. Astrocytomas, oligodendroglioma and glioblastomas are all types of glioma.

Unfortunately, it's common for brain tumours to come back after treatment. Find out about the treatment you might back if your brain tumour comes back.

Symptoms of brain tumours in children Brain tumour symptoms can be very similar to those of childhood illnesses. Remember that cancer in children is rare. But it’s important for your child to see their GP if …

Controlling symptoms of brain tumours Brain tumours can cause symptoms, such as headaches, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and seizures (fits). Symptoms can be managed with surgery, …

Astrocytoma Astrocytomas are a common type of brain tumour in both adults and children. They are in a group of brain tumours called gliomas. The main treatments are surgery, radiotherapy, and …

What happens in the last days of life is different for everyone. But it can help carers and relatives to know a little about how things might be.

If your brain tumour can't be cured Finding out that your brain tumour can’t be cured is distressing and can be a shock. You may feel uncertain and anxious. Support is available to help with the emotional, …

Side effects of radiotherapy for brain tumours Radiotherapy to the brain can cause short term side effects like tiredness and sickness, which improve in a few weeks or less. Some long term side …