Brain Tumors
Brain tumors are any growth of abnormal cells or uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the brain. Primary brain tumors involve any such growth that originates in the brain, rather than spreading to the brain from another part of the body. In adults, most brain tumors are actually secondary tumors as they have most likely spread there from other parts of the body.
Primary brain tumors should have prompt treatment. Early treatment improves the chance of a good outcome for brain tumors. Treatment varies with the size and type of the brain tumors and the general health of the person. The goals of treatment may be a cure of the disorder, relief of symptoms and improvement of function or comfort.
Surgery is indicated for most primary brain tumors. Some may be completely excised (removed). Brain tumors that are deep or infiltrates brain tissue may be debulked (removal of much of the mass of the tumor to reduce its size) rather than removed.
More about Brain Tumors
Learn more about brain tumors at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University. As a national leader in cancer care & research and ranked among the best treatment facilities in the country, it is one of only 38 cancer centers in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. NCI designation is an assurance of excellent care and comprehensive treatment options, including access to the latest clinical trials.
Information on Brain Tumors courtesy of the National Cancer Institute
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