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Follow the links below to find information on brain cancer and tumours.
Reviewed January 2009
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Brain tumours - cancer
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2009
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Acquired brain injury
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Brain surgery
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Brain & spinal cord tumours
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Tumours that start in the brain are called primary brain tumours - some are benign and some are malignant, while spinal tumours are less common.
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Aug 2008
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Meningioma
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Brain tumours - gliomas
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the brain (PNET)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the brain by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Meningioma of the brain
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of meningioma of the brain by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Metastases of the brain
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of brain metastases by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Lymphoma of the brain
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of lymphoma of the brain by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Brain tumour (glioma of the brain)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of the brain tumour (glioma of the brain) by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme of the brain)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme of the brain (brain cancer) by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Brain tumour
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information covering the treatment, symptoms and diagnosis of astrocytoma (tumour of the brain).
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Jan 2008
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Tuberous Sclerosis
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disorder that commonly causes tuber-like growths in the brain.
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| Date: |
Jun 2006
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Pituitary fossa mass
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Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a suspected pituitary mass.
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| Date: |
Feb 2005
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Tuberous sclerosis - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic condition that causes tuber-like growths in the brain and other vital organs.
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May 2001
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