1. BRAIN GLIOMAS By:Tiphini Carroll

2. What causes Gliomas? The exact causes of gliomas are not known. Hereditary genetic disorders such as neurofibromatoses (type 1 and type 2) and tuberous sclerosis complex are known to predispose to their development. Study suggests exercise during adolescence may cut risk of gliomas in adulthood.

3. Symptoms of Gliomas headaches nausea vomiting seizures cranial nerve disorders

4. What area of the nervous system is affected by this disease? -Brain Who is usually affected by this disease? -tall people are at increased risk of glioma -people who were obese during their teen years have a three to four times greater risk of developing glioma than those of a normal weight.

5. Prognosis Gliomas cannot be cured. The prognosis for patients with high-grade gliomas is generally poor, and is especially so for older patients. Of 10,000 Americans diagnosed each year with malignant gliomas, about half are alive 1 year after diagnosis, and 25% after two years.

6. Treatments Available Surgery radiation therapy chemotherapy

7. Informational Websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glioma http://www.mayoclinic.org/glioma/