GBM Awareness Day is on Wednesday, 20th July 2022 and is a commemorative day when we particularly focus on the challenges and realities of a glioblastoma diagnosis.
Glioblastoma, also known as “GBM”, can occur in people of any age although it is more often diagnosed in adults. GBM is a fast-growing and highly aggressive brain tumour which, in adults, occurs most often in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain, particularly in the frontal and temporal lobes. Glioblastomas are diffuse tumours which means that their root-like growth extends into other parts of the brain making it very difficult to remove the entire tumour surgically. GBM is the most common malignant brain and CNS tumour, at 47.7% of all cases. Glioblastomas are extremely difficult to treat and a cure continues to elude researchers.
GBM Awareness Day was initiated in the United States and organisations there, as well as others in different countries, will be scheduling special awareness-raising events on 20th July to highlight the challenges of this devastating disease. Please search online for “GBM Awareness Day 2022” to see what’s planned and for ideas on how you can spread the word about the challenges of this particularly incalcitrant and difficult-to-treat cancer. Please also use your social media platforms to spread the word and ensure that as many people as possible are aware of this important day.
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