Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Tumour Characteristics
- Slow growing, with relatively well-defined borders
- Grows in the cerebrum, optic nerve pathways, brain stem and cerebellum
- Occurs most often in children and teens
- Considered the most non-malignant of all the astrocytomas
Symptoms
Common symptoms include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Memory loss
- Changes in behaviour
Treatment/Standard of Care
Surgery is the standard treatment. If total removal is not possible, chemotherapy and / or radiation may be offered.