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Bookmark or Share- Brain tumor - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicSometimes a brain tumor is near an important part of the brain. Surgery might be risky in this situation. The surgeon might take out as much of the tumor as is safe. Removing only part of a brain tumor is sometimes called a subtotal resection. Removal of part of your brain tumor may help reduce your symptoms.
- Brain metastases - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBrain metastases happen when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. Any cancer can spread to the brain. But the most common types that spread are lung, breast, colon, kidney and melanoma. Brain metastases may form one or more tumors in the brain. As they grow, they put pressure on surrounding brain tissue.
- Glioma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSome gliomas develop more changes in their DNA that cause them to become brain cancers. The changes tell the cells to invade and destroy healthy brain tissue. In glioma, the tumor cells look similar to healthy brain cells called glial cells. The glial cells surround and support nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Risk factors
- Glioblastoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe cancer cells form a mass called a tumor. The tumor can grow to press on nearby nerves and parts of the brain or spinal cord. This leads to glioblastoma symptoms and can cause complications. The tumor can grow to invade and destroy healthy body tissue. Risk factors. Factors that can increase the risk of glioblastoma include: Getting older.
- Brain Tumor Program - Overview - Mayo ClinicThe Mayo Clinic Brain Tumor Program offers personalized, comprehensive, expert care to people with brain tumors. If you have a serious, complex or rare brain tumor, you'll find exactly the care you need here. We are dedicated to matching you with the medical or surgical team that best fits your unique situation.
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