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Neuro-Oncology Branch
A trans-institute program of NCI and NINDS dedicated to developing novel experimental therapeutics for children and adults with tumors of the central nervous system.
Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents
Discusses the most common types of childhood cancer, treatments and side effects, and issues that may arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Offers medical information and practical tips gathered from parents. Includes a section on talking to children about cancer.
PDQ® - NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database
Full description of the NCI PDQ database.
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General Cancer Resources |
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Coping with Cancer
Managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment.
Support and Resources
Information about cancer support organizations, finances, insurance, home care, and hospice care.
Educational Materials About Clinical Trials
Types of trials, how they work, risks and benefits of taking part.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies used in addition to, or instead of, conventional cancer treatments.
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Definition of brain tumor: The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Estimated new cases and deaths from brain and other nervous system tumors in the United States in 2008:
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New cases: 21,810
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Deaths: 13,070
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See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Brain Tumors to learn about brain tumor symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
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Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
Adult Brain Tumors Treatment
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Clinical Trials to Treat Adult Brain Tumors
Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors Treatment Overview
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Clinical Trials to Treat Childhood Brain Tumors
Many Glioma Patients Don't Get Recommended Care
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Information related to genetics, risk factors, and prevention
Understanding Gene Testing
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Cancer Genetics Overview
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Study of Brain Tumors/Use of Cellular Telephones
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data
Clinical Trials for Adult Brain Tumors
Clinical Trials for Childhood Brain Tumors
Brain Cancer Trial Results
Children's Assent to Clinical Trial Participation
How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial
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Resources available from the PubMed database
Cancer Topic Searches: Neurologic Cancers
Cancer Literature in PubMed
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports
NCI Funded Research Portfolio
Brain SPOREs
Brain Tumor Progress Review Group Report
Addressing Recommendations of the Brain Tumor PRG
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival
Snapshot of Brain and CNS Cancers
Cancer Incidence and Survival Among Children: U.S.
Finding Cancer Statistics
Understanding Cancer Statistics
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