Brain tumours are quite complex. At present, over 130 different types of 'high grade' (cancerous) or 'low grade' (non-cancerous) brain tumours are known. Knowing the tumour type as well as the position and size of a tumour can help doctors tailor a treatment and care plan accordingly.
Understanding brain tumours is about providing information for everyone, whether you are directly affected by a brain tumour or not. If you are directly affected by this disease, this information may help you in a number of ways. For example, it may give you a better idea of what to expect from your treatment, help you ask your doctor the right questions or it could provide you with suggestions on how to manage any symptoms and side-effects you may experience.
Learn about symptoms for both adults and children, as well as information about the brain and how a tumour can affect it.
Read about how brain tumours are diagnosed, brain tumour grading (1-4), scans for both adults and children, and prognosis.
There are over 130 types of brain tumour but in this page you will find detailed, reliable information the most common types.
There are many different types of childhood brain tumours, these pages will provide you with information on the most common.
Read about different treatment options that may be available to you. Including neurosurgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
These pages will help you understand how the NHS works, inform you about second opinions and give details on your heath team.
These pages will help you to understand how a brain tumour affects everyday life and how you can manage those effects.
Understand what a clinical trial is, how it works and if you may be suitable to take part in one.
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