What is optic nerve glioma?
An optic nerve glioma is a brain tumor that affects one or both of the optic nerves. It may result in the loss of vision and may cause hormonal problems, as they may be located near the part of the brain that controls hormone function. Treatment may include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
How do members experience optic nerve glioma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with optic nerve glioma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for optic nerve glioma*
Who has optic nerve glioma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 6 |