Disease Description: A cancer arising from a type of cell found in the brain and spinal cord.

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Disease Symptom: Seizures are the most common presenting symptom of oligodendrogliomas.

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Treat Method: Radiation is currently the treatment of choice for gliomas. Chemotherapy is a reasonable alternative when treating a glioma if radiation is not an option. It is important to understand that most brain tumors can be treated but not cured. Thus the major aim of treatment is to extend a good quality of life for as long as possible. Radiation therapy of brain tumors in dogs typically involves administration of multiple fractions over several weeks. Fractionation is used to minimize damage to normal tissue. The aim of surgical removal of a brain tumor is either to cure the disease by complete removal (which only occurs rarely), or to alleviate the clinical signs by decompressing the brain. This can be life saving if the mass is very large. Brain tumors can be removed surgically if they are located in a site that can be reached safely. Gliomas are more difficult to remove because they lie deep within the substance of the brain.

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