Brain tumors can be benign, malignant, primary, and secondary in nature. This eMedTV article discusses the different types of brain tumors within these categories, including how they form and whether they are more common in children or adults.
Brain stem glioma (a tumor in the tissues of the brain stem) is the most common type of childhood cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses this medical condition in detail, with information on symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and more.
An ependymoma is a tumor that forms in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article provides a detailed discussion on this common type of childhood cancer, including symptoms and treatment options, with links to more information.
One of the most common childhood cancers, medulloblastoma is a type of brain tumor. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this topic, including information on symptoms and treatment options.
Brain tumors don't just occur in adults; children can have them, too. This eMedTV article discusses children and brain tumors in more detail, including types and grades, symptoms, and treatment options.
Brain cancer in adults occurs when cancer cells begin to grow in the tissues of the brain. This section of the eMedTV library offers a thorough explanation of the condition, including grades, symptoms, and treatment methods.
