Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing a brain or spinal cord tumor, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need. Click on the topics below to get started.
What Is Brain/CNS Tumors In Adults?
- What is cancer?
- What are adult brain and spinal cord tumors?
- Types of brain and spinal cord tumors in adults
- What are the key statistics about brain and spinal cord tumors?
Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
- What are the risk factors for brain and spinal cord tumors?
- Do we know what causes brain and spinal cord tumors in adults?
- Can brain and spinal cord tumors in adults be prevented?
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
- Can brain and spinal cord tumors in adults be found early?
- How are brain and spinal cord tumors in adults diagnosed?
- How are brain and spinal cord tumors in adults staged?
- Survival rates for selected adult brain and spinal cord tumors
Treating Brain/CNS Tumors In Adults
- How are brain and spinal cord tumors in adults treated?
- Surgery for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Radiation therapy for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Chemotherapy for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Targeted therapy for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Other drug treatments for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Clinical trials for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Complementary and alternative therapies for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- Treating specific types of adult brain and spinal cord tumors
- More treatment information for adult brain and spinal cord tumors
Talking With Your Doctor
After Treatment
- What happens after treatment for adult brain and spinal cord tumors?
- Recovering from the effects of the brain or spinal cord tumor and its treatment
- Keeping copies of your medical records and health insurance
- Lifestyle changes after having an adult brain or spinal cord tumor
- How does having an adult brain or spinal cord tumor affect your emotional health?
- What happens if treatment for an adult brain or spinal cord tumor is no longer working?