The World Health Organization just published a paper that will greatly impact the treatment of brain tumors and other central nervous system tumors. This is huge. The classification systems used currently affects how treatment is done and what options are open to patients. Despite differences in cellular construction of the tumor, many tumors may have been previously classified the same. With all the new research and studies being done I am so excited at this change. This opens the door to more focused treatments and options.
Amazing. Way to go WHO!
Central Nervous System Classifications
A personal journey beginning the day I was rushed from the Emergency Room and admitted to the hospital to be treated for a large brain tumor. Through this life experience I try to share lessons I have learned and my faith in God is a large part of that. Some images can be graphic in nature, dealing with injury and subject matter can be triggering for some readers.
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