Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain is a rare, typically slow-growing brain tumour that primarily affects children and young adults, with the average age at diagnosis being 12 years. It originates from astrocytes—cells in the brain that support nerve cells—and usually develops in the upper regions of the brain, known as the cerebral hemispheres. Although generally benign, PXAs can occasionally become more aggressive.
Many sufferers of Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain. We have recently created an Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma of the Brain resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
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