A brain tumor occurs when a group of cells within the brain grows out of control, forming a mass that can be either malignant or benign. Tumors are classed as primary, meaning they arise within the brain itself, or secondary, meaning they have spread there from cancer elsewhere in the body. Symptoms depend heavily on the tumor's size and location and can include headaches, seizures, and changes in vision, personality, or physical function as the growing mass presses on surrounding brain tissue.
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Treated By
Boron neutron capture therapy has been studied and used to treat malignant brain tumors.
Stereotactic radiosurgery is used to treat brain tumors without conventional open surgery.
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1. Brain tumor (Wikipedia)
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Neurosurgery, neuro-oncology
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Neoplasms
3. World Health Organization: Noncommunicable diseases (fact sheet)
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The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Main Types section
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
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