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About Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults

Get an overview of the functions and parts of the brain and spinal cord, types of brain tumors, and the latest research and key statistics in the US.  

Overview and Types

If you have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor or are worried about it, you likely have a lot of questions. Learning some basics is a good place to start. 

Research and Statistics

See the latest estimates for new cases of brain and spinal cord tumors and deaths in the US and what research is currently being done.