Glioblastoma
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Glioblastoma is a brain tumor that originates in the support cells of the nerve tissue and is characterized by growing rapidly and infiltrating neighboring areas of the brain.
Possible manifestations: progressive headache, nausea, changes in vision, difficulty speaking or moving, and changes in behavior or memory.
When to seek care? The appearance of new and persistent neurological symptoms, or seizures with no apparent cause, warrants a prompt medical evaluation.
Professionals who take part: its care is multidisciplinary; the radiation oncologist and the radiation therapist are part of the team that studies the options with radiation. If you or a family member experience neurological changes that cause concern, it is advisable to seek specialized guidance as soon as possible.
Data on 18 doctors who treat glioblastoma
Which specialist treats glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain tumor managed by a radiation oncologist, who plans and delivers the radiation therapy that is part of oncologic care. You can find qualified radiation oncologists to guide this process.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in glioblastoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Adriana Domínguez Ayala
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Frequently asked questions
What is glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is a brain tumor that originates in the support cells of the nerve tissue and is characterized by growing rapidly and infiltrating neighboring areas of the brain.
Which doctor treats glioblastoma?
Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain tumor managed by a radiation oncologist, who plans and delivers the radiation therapy that is part of oncologic care. You can find qualified radiation oncologists to guide this process.