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People in this community can probably name a few big names from the world of politics who fought brain tumors. But this week, we feature 5 people who are fighting brain tumors in public in …

This week, we see a number of stories that explore advances in observing and understanding tumors, including a new technique that uses artificial intelligence to spot potential brain tumor metastasis.

Taking One Step At A Time Brecken    |    Low-grade Astrocytoma Glioma – Hypothalamic Region    |    Diagnosed at Age 5 Written by Patti, Brecken’s Mom At the end of March, 2015, Brecken began having …

Brain tumors cause a range of symptoms from feeling uncomfortable to life-altering. Symptoms depend on the tumor location, size and growth rate. They can be related to the location of the tumor on the brain …

If imaging tests show there may be a brain tumor, a biopsy is usually done to confirm the diagnosis and determine what type of tumor it is. A biopsy is a piece of tumor tissue …

Primary brain tumors are named according to the type of cells or by the part of the brain where it originates. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors, making it difficult to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …