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Follow the links below to find information about nervous system cancers, including brain cancer.
Reviewed February 2009
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Links to information on brain cancer or brain tumours, including treatment and risk factors.
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Neurofibromatosis
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Better Health Channel
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Neurofibromatosis describes two separate genetic conditions. NF1, or von Recklinghausen's disease, is the most common. NF2 is less common. The two types are caused by changes (mutations) in different genes, which may be inherited or may have occurred at conception. Signs and symptoms vary widely but may include neurofibromas or lumps anywhere on the body, learning difficulties, scoliosis and hearing loss.
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Apr 2009
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Interventions for the treatment of metastatic extradural spinal cord compression in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cancer that spreads to the spine can compress the spinal cord and nearby spinal structures. If this is not treated, it can lead to pain, disability (including paraplegia) and incontinence. Radiotherapy, steroids and different surgical techniques have be...
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Aug 2008
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common inherited condition affecting approximately one in 3000 people. It is also known as von Recklinghausen's disease.
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Apr 2008
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Acoustic neuroma
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Better Health Channel
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An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumour that grows in the canal connecting the brain to the inner ear. Symptoms may include difficulties with hearing and balance. Treatment options include monitoring, surgery and radiation therapy.
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Mar 2008
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Spinal cord cancer (lymphoma of the spinal cord)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of lymphoma of the spinal cord (cancer of the spinal cord) by professional health specialists
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Feb 2008
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Neuroblastoma
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of brain cancer, neuroblastoma by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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