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Brain Tumor

The primary goal of treatment is to remove the tumor completely. The first option for the treatment and management of brain tumors involves surgery. If surgery is not possible or does not completely remove the tumor, radiation and chemotherapy may be used.

Treatment involves the following:

References:

American Brain Tumor Association website. Available at: http://hope.abta.org/site/PageServer .

Brain Tumor Society website. Available at: http://www.tbts.org/ .

Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation website. Available at: http://www.childhoodbraintumor.org/ .

National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/ .

National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ .

Last reviewed April 2007 by Jondavid Pollock, MD, PhD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Treatments for Brain Tumors

Brain Tumor

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