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The FDA defines a rare disease as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, or about 1 in 1,500 individuals. This definition may vary in other countries.

As for glioblastoma multiforme, it is not considered a rare diagnosis. Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive type of brain cancer that accounts for the majority of malignant brain tumors. While it is a serious and relatively uncommon condition, it does not meet the criteria for a rare disease according to the FDA definition.

OK, just wondering why glioblastoma multiforme is not considered a rare diagnosis when there’s only around 35,000 diagnosed in the US per year?



I apologize for the confusion. While glioblastoma multiforme is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is not classified as a rare disease according to the FDA definition. The FDA's criteria for rare diseases is based on the prevalence of the condition in the entire population, rather than the number of new cases diagnosed each year. Glioblastoma multiforme may have a lower incidence compared to more common cancers, but it does not meet the specific threshold set by the FDA to be classified as a rare disease.