If you have a brain or spinal cord tumor or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about brain and spinal cord tumors in adults, including risk factors, symptoms, and how they are found and treat
Brain and spinal cord tumors are masses of abnormal cells in the brain or spinal cord that have grown out of control. Learn about brain and spinal cord tumors.
We don't know the exact cause of most brain and spinal cord tumors, but a great deal of research is being done in this area. Learn about possible causes here.
Treating Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
in Adults
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How are brain and spinal cord tumors treated?
Several types of treatment can be used to treat brain and spinal cord tumors, including:
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Types of brain and spinal cord tumors include gliomas, meningiomas, medulloblastomas, gangliomas, schwannomas, and craniopharyngiomas. Learn more here.
Know the signs and symptoms of brain and spinal cord tumors in adults. Find out how brain and spinal cord tumors are tested for, diagnosed, and staged.
Survival rates of brain and spinal cord tumors are based on outcomes of people who've had the disease. Find the survival rates for brain and spinal cord tumors here.