Anatomy
It is important to know where the tumor is located within the brain so you can understand what symptoms or changes may occur. Changes can be due to the impact of the tumor itself or …
November 9, 2016
It is important to know where the tumor is located within the brain so you can understand what symptoms or changes may occur. Changes can be due to the impact of the tumor itself or …
November 9, 2016
Today’s standard treatments first began as yesterday’s clinical trials. If an investigational therapy tested in a clinical trial is helpful, you may be among the first to benefit. Taking part in a research study gives …
October 18, 2016
All clinical trials have specific guidelines on who can or cannot participate. Before you can take part, your doctor will review all of the study requirements with you. If you meet the requirements, you will …
October 18, 2016
Clinical trials for brain tumors usually follow a series of steps, called phases, which are outlined below. See more detailed information on how trials work. Brain Tumor Clinical Trials If you have just found out …
October 18, 2016
Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you determine if a clinical trial is right for you. Make sure you are getting the best care possible by asking your doctor these questions. …
October 18, 2016
Deciding which treatment is best can feel overwhelming. Talk with your treating doctor about all the possible treatment options. You have choices. Here are some questions to ask to help you determine the best treatment …
October 18, 2016
Chemotherapy is drug treatment for cancers or tumors. The goal of chemotherapy is to kill as many of the tumor cells as possible and to put remaining tumor cells into a non-dividing, sleeping state for as …
October 18, 2016
Radiation is a common treatment for brain tumors and can be used alone or combined with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Three delivery options exist for radiation therapy: External delivery Traditional form of radiation therapy. Directs radiation …
October 18, 2016
Follow-up care involves regular medical checkups that include a review of a patient’s medical history, physical exam, and brain scans (usually MRIs). In general, most patients with a brain tumor return to their doctor for …
October 13, 2016
It is critical to remove as much of the brain tumor as possible, while not damaging healthy tissue. Brain tumor surgery is most successful when it is performed by a neurosurgeon with a great deal …
October 11, 2016