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Astrocytoma
Astrocytoma is a tumor that is arising from a specific cell type in the central nervous system (brain or spine) that is called astrocyte. These are the cells that support the actual nerve cells (neurons).
It is a common type of nervous system tumor, which has different types, benign to malignant. Treatment is tailored according to this as well as the patients age.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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Head
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