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What factors affect prognosis or chances for survival for patients with gliomas?

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What factors affect prognosis or chances for survival for patients with gliomas?

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Several key factors affect the prognosis: tumor location, size, and histologic grade. In general, small tumors located in a superficial location which are low grade have a more favorable prognosis than large, deep seated, high grade tumors in more functional areas of the brain.