What Are the Treatments for Cerebellum Glioma?

A cerebellum glioma is a tumor that originates in the cerebellum section in the back of the brain. The cerebellum controls talking, balance and walking. There are several options available for the treatment of these tumors.

Surgery

• Brain surgery is the most common treatment for removing a glioma. Even if the glioma is only partially removed, pressure will be removed from the brain. This will decrease the severity of the symptoms.

External Beam Radiation

• External beam radiation delivers radiation from outside of the body. This treatment requires five days of radiation on a weekly basis.

Fractionalized Stereotactic Radiotherapy

• This treatment method preserves healthy tissue by using minimal amounts of radiation. The number of doses given is determined by the size of the tumor.

Vaccine and Viral Therapies

• In this method, the glioma is controlled through the induction of immune cells used to attack the tumor. Inductions of modified viruses may also be used.

Corticosteroids

• Corticosteroids come in pill and liquid form. They are used to reduce the swelling and size of gliomas.