High grade glioma

What is high grade glioma?

High grade gliomas are types of brain cancers which begin in the tissue of the brain, the abnormal cancer cells grow in an uncontrolled way. Primary brain cancer rarely spreads to other parts of the body.

High grade glioma pathway

A best practice, cancer care pathway for patients that explains what to expect on your cancer journey

Local support and information

• There are Cancer Care Coordinators available to support you during your cancer journey.
• Cancer Council Tasmania offer local support groups.
• Cure Brain Cancer provides online information and resources about types of brain cancer.

Other pages on our site

• Questions to ask your cancer doctor about treatment
• The role of your GP in your cancer care
• Your care team
• Supportive care
• After treatment and survivorship