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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with brain cancer, trust the Baptist Cancer Center to help you learn more about this neurologic cancer.

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Neurological Cancer Explained

Brain and neurologic cancers are often referred to as brain tumors. The two types of brain tumors are primary and secondary; primary tumors form in the brain, while secondary brain tumors form in another part of the body and spread, or metastasize, to the brain.

Neurological Cancer Treatment Options

Brain cancer treatment is individualized, meaning each patient has a very different care plan. Neurologic or brain cancer treatment depends on the type and grade of the brain tumor, as well as the patient's medical history and overall health.

Common brain cancer treatment strategies include chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery. Brain tumors can often be treated using CyberKnife technology.

The Different Types of Neurological Cancers

Brain tumors are often classified by grade, or the way the cancer cells appear microscopically. Low-grade tumors develop slowly, and the cells appear more normally; high-grade tumors grow quicker and appear less normal than low-grade tumors. Brain tumors are also classified by the type of cells, or the part of the brain, in which they originate. The three most common types of brain tumors in adults are:

  • Astrocytoma
  • Meningioma
  • Oligodendroglioma


Learn the Symptoms and Causes

Recognizing the signs of neurological cancer allows for timely intervention, potentially increasing the chances of successful treatment and improving your quality of life.

Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms

What are brain cancer causes and common risks?

The exact cause of brain and neurologic is unknown. Like tumors elsewhere in the body, certain genetic and environmental risk factors may play a role in the development of brain tumors. The risk factors associated with brain cancer causes may include:

  • Family history
  • Radiation exposure
  • HIV
  • Smoking

What are common brain cancer symptoms?

Neurologic and brain cancer symptoms may vary depending on the type and location of the cancer. In fact, some brain tumors may cause no symptoms at all. The most common symptoms associated with brain tumors include:

  • Headaches
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Changes in vision, hearing or speaking ability
  • Changes in cognitive ability (memory, attentiveness, alertness, etc.)
  • Changes in balance or clumsiness
  • Difficulty walking
  • Muscle spasms
  • Numbness in limbs
  • Lethargy
  • Changes in mood or personality
  • Seizures

If symptoms indicate a brain tumor, diagnostic testing will be recommended. Tests may include a physical exam, MRI, CT scan, spinal tap and/or biopsy.

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