A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. It can develop in any part of the brain. It can be benign or cancerous, and can be primary or metastatic. Brain tumors
Treatment guidelines
Taking into consideration such factors as the patient’s symptoms and the tumor’s location and size, doctors decide on treatment approaches including:
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radiation therapy
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observation, if the tumor is asymptomatic, very small, in the location not a ecting the body functions
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chemotherapy
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targeted therapy or immunotherapy
surgery
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Prevention
With no clear known cause, brain tumors are not preventable. They may be caused by heredity or environment or both together. However, the following measures may help reduce the risk.
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Annual health check-ups for screening and management of risk factors
Avoiding exposure to UV rays, X-rays and gamma rays
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