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Planning ahead for fertility when you have a brain tumor
Brain tumors may strike anyone – including women who want to have families. This can complicate their plans—but there are options.
February 13, 2020
Brain tumors may strike anyone – including women who want to have families. This can complicate their plans—but there are options.
February 13, 2020
Head for the Cure Ambassador Jenny describes her decision regarding fertility during treatment and shares her advice to others.
February 11, 2020
Doctors and survivors from across the country share where they see the importance in choosing the best team for treatment.
December 28, 2019
Just outside the boundaries of a brain tumor is the tumor microenvironment, full of cells that the tumor recruits to grow and elude treatments. Scientists are looking at ways to battle back.
December 13, 2019
Understanding My Medical Team Members of your medical team may include; Neuro-oncolgist: a doctor who treats brain or spine cancer Neurologist: a doctor who deals with disorders of the nervous system Neurosurgeon: a doctor who …
November 9, 2016
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon These questions will help you decide if surgery is the best treatment option for you, prepare you for surgery, and ensure you are receiving the best possible care.Questions to Ask: …
November 9, 2016
Below are some helpful questions to consider asking your treating doctor to help you decide if they are the right doctor for you. Questions to Ask: Make sure you are getting the best care possible …
November 9, 2016
Building Your Team It is important to have confidence in the doctor and health care team performing your surgery and providing your treatment and follow-up care. Understanding My Medical Team Learn about the doctors, nurses …
November 9, 2016
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 …
November 9, 2016
Following the biopsy lab analysis, your doctor will share the results with you, which will include the type and grade of the tumor. Primary brain tumors are named based on the type of cells they …
November 9, 2016