Introduction – where do we stand with the therapy? Ulcerative colitis is – just like Crohn’s disease – a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (CED), which has its peak frequency in young adults between the ages of 20 and 35. The cause of ulcerative colitis is still largely unknown. It is suspected – similar to Crohn’s … Can ulcerative colitis be cured?
What is the perspective – will ulcerative colitis be curable? Ulcerative colitis, as a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that strictly only affects the colon and rectum, is already curable in principle. Surgical removal of these intestinal sections prevents a recurrence of the disease. However, the operation is a major one and the consequences behind it … What is the perspective – will ulcerative colitis be curable? | Can ulcerative colitis be cured?
Introduction Glioblastoma (also known as glioblastoma multiforme) is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults (it is rarely found in children). It is classified by the WHO as grade 4 and thus as the most severe. In general, more men than women and more people of the white than black population are affected by … Glioblastoma grade 4
Causes Most glioblastomas develop sporadically, i.e. sporadically and often without known cause. Studies have shown that only ionizing radiation (e.g. high-dose X-rays, for example during radiation therapy) is considered to be the triggering cause, exposure to which can lead to glioblastoma. Whether or not the glioblastoma is hereditary has not yet been conclusively clarified. However, … Causes | Glioblastoma grade 4
What is the life expectancy? Even from the classification into grade 4 (highest category) of the WHO classification for brain tumors, it can be deduced that life expectancy in patients with glioblastoma is relatively low. This is mainly due to rapid and displacing growth. The average life expectancy of patients with glioblastoma ranges from a … What is the life expectancy? | Glioblastoma grade 4
Introduction Glioblastoma is considered to be the most aggressive brain tumor and is associated with an infaust prognosis for patients. There is no cure for the disease and even under therapy, patients die very early. The WHO (World Health Organization) assigns grade IV to glioblastoma. This is the highest grade that can be assigned to … End-stage glioblastoma
Life expectancy in the final stage of a glioblastoma Compared to other tumors, glioblastoma is associated with a very low life expectancy. Depending on the type of glioblastoma, even under therapy, survival is expected to last from a few months to a maximum of 2 years. The final stage of the disease is not a … Life expectancy in the final stage of a glioblastoma | End-stage glioblastoma
