There is no way to predict or prevent the development of brain tumors. As more is learned about the causes of brain tumors, more can be done to help prevent them. Among the areas of investigation are genetic and hereditary factors, environmental exposure to certain chemicals, and exposure to certain viruses.
Treatment for a brain tumor depends upon its size, location and type as well as the person's health and age. The team of doctors involved in the treatment planning may...
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Tumor - spinal cordTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to reduce or prevent nerve damage from pressure on (compression of) the spinal cord.Treatment... Read more »
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SurgerySurgery is usually the first step in treating most brain tumors. In some cases, however, such as most brain stem gliomas and other tumors... Read more »
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of ComplicationsPeritumoral EdemaSome tumors, particularly medulloblastomas, interfere with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and cause hydrocephalus... Read more »
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Brain tumor - metastatic (secondary); Cancer - brain tumor (metastatic)TreatmentTreatment depends on the size and type of the tumor, the initial site... Read more »
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Glioblastoma multiforme - children; Ependymoma - children; Glioma - children; Astrocytoma - children; Medulloblastoma - children; Neuroglioma -... Read more »