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Brain Tumor
Growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Brain Tumor Overview
There are 120+ types of brain and central nervous system tumors. Symptoms depend heavily on where the tumor is and what part of the brain it is affecting.
Neurological Symptoms
- New headaches or change in headache pattern.
- Unexplained nausea or vomiting, especially in the morning.
- Vision problems (blurred, double vision, or peripheral loss).
- Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or leg.
- Difficulty with balance, speech, or confusion.
- Seizures in someone with no history of them.
Complex Treatments
Treatment requires a multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and oncologists.
Neurosurgery (Craniotomy)
Main treatment to remove as much tumor as safely possible.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (e.g., Gamma Knife)
Using highly focused radiation to treat tumors without incision.
Data
120+Different tumor types
36%Avg 5-year survival (varies widely by type)