Causes of death from glioma

Gliomas are mostly malignant tumors. In the clinical practice of neurosurgery, many people die from gliomas. Gliomas mainly include brain gliomas and spinal cord gliomas, especially grade 3 and above gliomas. Even if surgery is performed, there is no way to completely cure them. After surgical resection, they will recur in about 2 to 3 years or even shorter. After multiple recurrences, there is no way to perform surgery again. Eventually, central respiratory and circulatory failure will occur and death will occur.

Does glioma require targeted therapy?

Glioma refers to glioma, which is divided into brain glioma and spinal cord glioma according to the location of glioma. According to the classification of the World Health Organization and the Chinese Medical Association Neurosurgery Branch, glioma is divided into grades one to four. Grade one is a benign tumor. If it can be completely removed, targeted therapy is not needed. Grade two is low-grade malignancy, and grades three and four are highly malignant. If further genetic testing can be done after surgery, targeted drugs may be needed.

What to eat for glioma

Glioma patients need to pay attention to their diet, especially those who need surgery or have undergone postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy. They should eat more high-protein, high-vitamin and high-calorie foods. They can absorb protein from animal protein or plant protein, which can improve the body's resistance and tolerance and promote the healing of surgical wounds. In addition, they can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement some vitamins. They should also eat regularly, do not overeat, avoid eating raw and cold foods, pay attention to food hygiene, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain good bowel habits.