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Brain Tumors

    Posted: 03/31/2003



Introduction






The Brain






Understanding Cancer






Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors






Tumor Grade






Primary Brain Tumors






Secondary Brain Tumors






Brain Tumors: Who's at Risk?






Symptoms






Diagnosis






Treatment






Getting a Second Opinion






Preparing for Treatment






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Side Effects of Treatment






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Radiation Therapy






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Supportive Care






Rehabilitation






Followup Care






Support for People with Brain Tumors






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