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 Anatomy of the Brain in About Brain Tumors
The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more
 Brain Tumor: Risk Factors in About Brain Tumors
Healthcare providers do not know exactly what causes a brain tumor. But certain factors may raise your risk. ...more
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor about treatment. ...more
 Gliomas in About Brain Tumors
A glioma is a type of brain tumor that originates from glial cells, which help support the function of the other main brain cell type—the neuron. ...more
 Meningioma in About Brain Tumors
A meningioma is a tumor that grows in the meninges, the layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. ...more
 Metastatic Brain Tumors in About Brain Tumors
Sometimes brain tumors start in the lung, breast, skin, kidney, or other body parts and spread to the brain. These are called secondary or metastatic brain tumors. ...more
 Brain Tumors: Newly Diagnosed in About Brain Tumors
It's OK to feel overwhelmed and afraid. But you shouldn't let those feelings stop you from finding out as much as you can about your cancer and about the choices you have. ...more
 Brain Tumors: Grades in About Brain Tumors
Before your doctor can recommend a treatment plan, they need to know the grade of the cancer. The grade tells your doctor how likely the tumor will spread and how it might respond to treatment. ...more
 Anatomy of the Brain in About Brain Tumors
The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more
 Brain Tumor: Risk Factors in About Brain Tumors
Healthcare providers do not know exactly what causes a brain tumor. But certain factors may raise your risk. ...more
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor about treatment. ...more
 Gliomas in About Brain Tumors
A glioma is a type of brain tumor that originates from glial cells, which help support the function of the other main brain cell type—the neuron. ...more
 Meningioma in About Brain Tumors
A meningioma is a tumor that grows in the meninges, the layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. ...more
 Metastatic Brain Tumors in About Brain Tumors
Sometimes brain tumors start in the lung, breast, skin, kidney, or other body parts and spread to the brain. These are called secondary or metastatic brain tumors. ...more
 Brain Tumors: Newly Diagnosed in About Brain Tumors
It's OK to feel overwhelmed and afraid. But you shouldn't let those feelings stop you from finding out as much as you can about your cancer and about the choices you have. ...more
 Brain Tumors: Grades in About Brain Tumors
Before your doctor can recommend a treatment plan, they need to know the grade of the cancer. The grade tells your doctor how likely the tumor will spread and how it might respond to treatment. ...more
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About Spinal TumorsSee All
 Spinal Cord Tumor Overview in About Spinal Tumors
A tumor forms when an abnormal cell grows to form a mass of abnormal cells. Spinal cord tumors are tumors that form on the spinal cord or in the area around it. ...more
 Spinal Cord Tumor Overview in About Spinal Tumors
A tumor forms when an abnormal cell grows to form a mass of abnormal cells. Spinal cord tumors are tumors that form on the spinal cord or in the area around it. ...more