An Evolution in Brain Tumor Therapies?

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Scientists are advancing research to create new therapies to treat this wide-ranging condition. For those diagnosed with this condition, their experiences will vary widely depending upon the type, stage, and size of their tumor. Following are details regarding different types of brain tumors and advancements in research that are leading to new treatment options. Each […]

Benign Brain Tumors: A Common Misdiagnosis

Axial MRI of the brain showing a large lesion in one hemisphere with surrounding edema.

A benign brain tumor begins as a growth that arises from normal cells, but the growth of these cells is not rapid enough to qualify the tumor as malignant. The most common kind of these tumors is known as a meningioma, a tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Other […]