Brain Cancer

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

Reviewed February 2011

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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:   Aug 2011
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:   Jun 2011
Title:   Brain Tumour (Astrocytoma of the brain)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Brain tumours are responsible for as much as 20% of childhood cancers. Most tumours arising within the brain start in brain cells called astrocytes, resulting in astrocytomas. The term astrocytoma refers to a number of brain tumours that differ according to structure, location and behaviour.
Date:   Mar 2011
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:   Nov 2010
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:   Aug 2010
Title:   Brain metastasis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Brain metastases are the most feared and common complication of widespread cancer in the body, and as such are a significant cause of death and ill health amongst people with cancer.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 46 - Brain tumours, depression and anxiety disorders
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet outlines the links between brain tumours and depression and anxiety disorders, and gives practical advice on how to manage these conditions if they occur.
Date:   Aug 2010
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 2010
Title:   Pituitary fossa mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a suspected pituitary mass.
Date:   Apr 2010
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:   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:   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:   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:   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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