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Hematologic malignancy Hematological malignancies are cancers that affect the blood and lymph system. The cancer may begin in blood-forming tissue (e.g., bone marrow), or in the cells of the immune system. Some types of hematologic malignancies include: Leukemia; Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; Hodgkin lymphoma; Multiple myeloma; For more information about hematologic malignancies, including common symptoms and treatment options, see blood cancers.
The International RadioSurgery Association says that brain cancer makes up 2 percent of cancers in the United States. One type of brain cancer is glioblastoma multiforme, a grade IV astroyctoma. Glioblastoma multiforme accounts for 50 percent of gliomas, according to the University of Connecticut. As a grade IV brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme are the most malignant type of astrocytoma. This type of brain tumor starts from astrocytes, a type of glial cell, which are supportive cells in the brain. While gliomas can occur without a known cause, certain conditions play a role in the onset of glioblastoma multiforme. Video of the Day