Oncologist Dr. Yevgeny Cheremushkin explains the characteristic symptoms of glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer, and why it is often diagnosed by chance in the elderly.
He says: "Glioblastoma is usually discovered by chance. Doctors may suspect this disease based on complaints of severe deterioration in vision, hearing, and smell, headaches, and even loss of balance during movement. These symptoms are considered possible signs of brain damage. The doctor or neurologist may refer patients for an MRI with contrast injection to confirm the diagnosis if they have these symptoms."
According to him, this disease is detected in its early stages, often in people between the ages of 30 and 40, when they experience atypical and unexpected symptoms, such as deteriorating vision, hearing, or smell, or loss of balance. The incidence peaks in older age groups (60-70 years), where symptoms become less obvious due to age-related changes.
