Brain tumor treatment may include surgery, radiation and neural stem cell therapy. Learn about treatments and survival rates for benign tumors and cancer.
Acoustic neuroma is a benign inner ear tumor that’s also called vestibular schwannoma. Learn what it is, symptoms, causes, treatments and prognosis.
There are hundreds of types of brain tumors and cancer. Learn about the different kinds (benign and malignant) and their tumor characteristics.
Grade or stage 4 brain cancer is an advanced disease. Learn what it is, as well as the possible symptoms, treatment and survival rate.
Metastatic brain cancer or metastases occur when cancer from another site spreads to the brain, such as from the breast, lung or from melanoma. Learn more.
A magnetic resonance spectroscopy may be performed to diagnose a brain tumor. Learn what it is, how it’s done and how it differs from an MRI.
Brain tumors may be diagnosed through neurologic exams, imaging and biopsies. Learn the tests and examinations used, as well as the cancer stages and grades.
Brain tumor symptoms may not appear until the disease begins to grow into nearby tissues. Learn about the early and later signs of benign masses and cancer.
Brain tumors are groups of cells that develop, some of which are cancer and some aren’t. Learn how common they are, causes and whether they’re hereditary.
Treatments for pituitary tumors and disorders depend on such factors as the subtype, symptoms, severity and location. Learn about surgery, medication and more.