Glioma

Overview

Glioma is the medical term for a tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. Gliomas are the most common form of primary brain tumor. Treatment options depend on the specific type, size and location of the glioma. Outcomes can vary widely, even among people with similar gliomas.

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Why choose Mayo Clinic for glioma treatment

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic is one of the largest brain tumor treatment centers in the world. All three Mayo Clinic locations have comprehensive neuro-oncology programs with doctors who specialize in imaging, analyzing and treating brain tumors. Mayo Clinic specialists treat about 1,600 children and adults with gliomas each year.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic specialists use state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and surgical techniques.
• Efficient and compassionate care. Testing and treatment planning can usually be done in a few days rather than weeks. Surgery can be quickly scheduled if needed. Mayo specialists pay close attention to your quality of life as you receive glioma treatment.
• Access to experimental treatments. Mayo specialists are conducting leading-edge studies on new treatments for glioma. Mayo Clinic is one of only three centers with a Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for brain cancer from the National Cancer Institute. Mayo Clinic patients are among the first to benefit from new findings.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognizes scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked high performing for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

Mayo Clinic: Answers you can trust

At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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