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Primary Tumor Determination
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill or alter cancer cells. Chemotherapy is not an effective initial treatment for low-grade brain tumors, mostly because standard drugs have a hard time passing into the brain because of how the brain protects itself (the blood-brain barrier). In addition, not all types of brain tumors respond to chemotherapy. In general, chemotherapy for brain tumors is usually administered following surgery or radiation therapy.
The type of drug determines how it is...
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Brain Tumors: Primary: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A neurological exam is usually the first test given when a patient complains of symptoms that suggest a brain tumor. The exam includes checking eye... Read more »
Brain Tumors: Primary: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesGeneticsOnly 5 - 10% of primary brain tumors are associated with genetic disorders. These inherited conditions and associated genes include:Von... Read more »
Brain Tumors: Primary: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesCairncross G, Berkey B, Shaw E, Jenkins R, Scheithauer B, Brachman D, et al. Phase III trial of chemotherapy plus radiotherapy compared... Read more »
Brain Tumors: Primary: Common Brain Tumors
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The standard approach for treating brain tumors is to reduce the tumor as much as possible using surgery, radiation therapy (also called... Read more »
Brain Tumors: Primary: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Primary Brain TumorsPrimary brain tumors are tumors that start in the brain. There are many types and subtypes of primary brain tumors. They include... Read more »
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