Definition of brain tumor: The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
Estimated new cases and deaths from brain and other nervous system cancers in the United States in 2013:
For an overview of research advances, see Cancer Advances In Focus: Brain and Other Central Nervous System Cancers.
- New cases: 23,130
- Deaths: 14,080
For an overview of research advances, see Cancer Advances In Focus: Brain and Other Central Nervous System Cancers.
Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy- Adult Brain Tumors Treatment
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Clinical Trials to Treat Adult Brain Tumors
- Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors Treatment Overview
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Clinical Trials to Treat Childhood Brain Tumors
- See More Types of Brain Tumors
- Drugs Approved for Brain Tumors
- Adding chemo after radiation treatment improves survival for adults with a type of brain tumor
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to genetics, risk factors, and preventionClinical Trials
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data- Brain Cancer Trial Results
- Clinical Trials for Adult Brain Tumors
- Clinical Trials for Childhood Brain Tumors
- Children's Assent
- How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial
Cancer Literature
Resources available from the PubMed databaseResearch and Related Information
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reportsStatistics
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival
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