Brain Cancer

Follow the links below to find information on brain cancer and tumours.

Reviewed March 2010

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Title:   Brain tumours - cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Brain and spinal cord tumours can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Cancerous brain tumours affect adults of all ages and are one of the few cancers that occur in children. Most brain tumours develop from glial cells (gliomas). Symptoms and treatment depend on which part of the brain is affected.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Acquired brain injury
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Injuries often occur in childhood. Some injuries to the brain may alter a child's thinking and behaviour. Health professionals and educators can help families of a child with an acquired brain injury.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Brain surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Brain surgery usually involves a procedure called a craniotomy. A craniotomy is an operation to open the skull. Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Brain & spinal cord tumours
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Tumours that start in the brain are called primary brain tumours - some are benign and some are malignant, while spinal tumours are less common.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Meningioma
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The brain is wrapped in membranes called meninges. A meningioma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that grows out of the meninges, for reasons unknown. Women and older people are more likely to develop this type of tumour. Meningiomas respond well to treatment, with eight out of 10 cases cured. Treatment options include surgery.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Brain tumours - gliomas
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gliomas are brain tumours associated with cancer in the glial cells in the brain. Glial cells make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Symptoms of gliomas may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, memory loss, changes in speech or personality and walking difficulties.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the brain (PNET)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the brain by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Meningioma of the brain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of meningioma of the brain by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Medulloblastoma / primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of primitive neuroectodermal tumour (brain cancer) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Lymphoma of the brain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of lymphoma of the brain by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Metastases of the brain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of brain metastases by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Brain tumour (glioma of the brain)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of the brain tumour (glioma of the brain) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme of the brain)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme of the brain (brain cancer) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Pituitary gland cancer (Carcinoma of the pituitary gland)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Pituitary gland cancer or carcinoma of the pituitary gland written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Brain tumour
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information covering the treatment, symptoms and diagnosis of astrocytoma (tumour of the brain).
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Tuberous Sclerosis
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disorder that commonly causes tuber-like growths in the brain.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   Pituitary fossa mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a suspected pituitary mass.
Date:   Feb 2005

Title:   Tuberous sclerosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic condition that causes tuber-like growths in the brain and other vital organs.
Date:   May 2001
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