Kelly Mac died of glioma, became a symbol of the struggle

• Kelly Mac passed away from glioma at the age of 33.
• Glioma is the most common type of brain cancer among young people.
• Symptoms include headaches and changes in behavior.

Kelly Mac, the actress from the series The Walking Dead, passed away at the age of 33 due to glioma of the central nervous system, which is a form of brain cancer. The actress's family announced her diagnosis a few months ago, creating a page on CaringBridge to update about her condition.

Glioma is the most common type of brain cancer among children and young adults. It can be either benign or malignant. Symptoms of this tumor include headaches, vision problems, speech difficulties, seizures, and changes in behavior.

According to Dr. Peter Abela, the signs of the tumor can vary depending on the location of the mass. He also noted that there is a declining incidence of glioma, especially in children with neurofibromatosis.

Glioma can have different stages of malignancy. Grade 4 tumors, which include Kelly Mac's glioma, are the most aggressive and hardest to treat. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, but many patients do not survive more than a year after the diagnosis is established.

Ongoing progress in treating cancer allows for a greater number of children to overcome this disease, but it is important to consult a doctor at the first symptoms.