Is a grade 1 glioma cancer?

Grade 1 glioma is not a cancer but a malignant tumor of the brain. Malignant tumor is a broad concept that includes all malignant tumors such as cancer, sarcoma, etc. Cancer refers to tumors originating from epithelial cells, such as in the urinary tract, bronchial tubes, and breast. Glioma is produced due to cancerous transformation of glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, which is not originated from epithelial cells, and strictly cannot be called cancer but belongs to one kind of malignant tumor. Gliomas are classified into grades 1 to 4, with grade 1 being the less malignant among them. The disease is mainly manifested by vomiting, diplopia, headache, limited epilepsy, etc. In severe cases, even neurological deficit symptoms, such as paralysis, etc., which negatively affects their quality of life. The 5-year mortality rate of glioma is second only to pancreatic cancer and lung cancer among systemic tumors, and it has high recurrence rate and low cure rate, which seriously threatens people’s life safety. Patients with glioma should go to the hospital in time and have regular treatment as early as possible to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.