Overview
Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells.
Glioblastoma can happen at any age. But it tends to happen more often in older adults. Glioblastoma symptoms may include headaches that keep getting worse, nausea and vomiting, blurred or double vision, trouble speaking, altered sense of touch, and seizures. There also may be trouble with balance, coordination, and moving parts of the face or body.
There’s no cure for glioblastoma. Treatments might slow cancer growth and reduce symptoms.
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Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of glioblastoma may include:
- Headache, particularly one that hurts the most in the morning.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Confusion or a decline in brain function, such as problems with thinking and understanding information.
- Memory loss.
- Personality changes or irritability.
- Vision changes, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision.
- Speech difficulties.
- Trouble with balance or coordination.
- Muscle weakness in the face, arms or legs.
- Reduced sensation of touch.
- Seizures, especially in someone who hasn’t had seizures before.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
