An estimated 700,000 Americans are living with some type of brain tumor and nearly 80,000 people will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year. There are more than 120 different types of primary brain and CNS tumors, some reports show over 150 kinds of brain tumors. Approximately one-third (32 percent) of brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors are malignant. Malignant tumors are cancerous, they develop when cells grow uncontrollably. This year, nearly 16,000 people will die as a result of a brain tumor. Survival after diagnosis with a primary brain tumor varies significantly by age, tumor type, location, and molecular markers. Tumors do not discriminate, in fact there are about 28,000 children in the United States are fighting brain tumors right now.
There are over 150 types of #braintumors. They are divided into two main categories. First, a primary tumor has grown from a type of cell in the brain itself…
The two main groups are termed primary or metastatic. Primary brain tumors originate from the tissues of the brain and are either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (made of cancer cells). Metastatic brain tumors arise elsewhere in the body (such as the breast or lungs) and migrate to the brain, usually through the bloodstream. Metastatic tumors are considered cancer.
The diagnosis of any type of tumor within the brain comes with a great deal of anxiety. It is always important to understand that there are many options for treatment. A very common option is close observation by an Experienced Neurosurgeon. In cases where treatment is necessary, it is important to meet with a neurosurgeon who is part Of A Team – which is up to date on the latest technologies and medical advancements in the treatment of brain tumors.
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