Nervous System Tumors

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Treatment

Treatment for brain tumors usually involves a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy The first goal of treatment is to remove as much of the tumor as possible, without damaging the surrounding normal brain tissue. Factors such as the patient's age, general health, occupation, and personal choice, all play a role in determining a course of treatment.

Some nervous system tumors can be treated surgically and others cannot. Sometimes there are several different surgical...Read the full article