Brain Tumor Support
About 359,000 people in the U.S1 are living with a primary brain or
central nervous system tumor. The American Brain Tumor Association estimated
about 52,200 men, women and children were newly diagnosed in 2008 with
a primary brain tumor
. Based on those growing statistics, you likely
know a family member, friend, work associate or simply an acquaintance
who has battled a brain tumor. Those braisn tumor victims and their families
yearn for information to educate themselves, to understand treatment
and to cope.
Understanding Brain Tumors
A brain tumor,
malignant
or
benign, is a mass or growth of tissue
in the brain or inside the skull.
Learn more about brain tumors
Diagnosis
Based on initial physical exam findings and other factors — age, medical
condition, the type of cancer suspected and severity of symptoms —
one or more diagnostic test will be performed.
Learn more about diagnosing a brain tumor
Treatment
Brain tumor treatment depends on diagnostic test results; tumor size,
position and growth pattern, the patient's medical condition and health
history; and the patient and family wishes.
Learn about treatment
Patient Rights
The Patient's Bill of Rights, adopted in 1998, helps patients have
more confidence in the U.S. health-care system, stresses the importance
of a strong relationship between patients and providers, and stresses
the role patients play in staying healthy by laying out rights and
responsibilities for all patients and health-care providers.
Learn more about the Patient's Bill of Rights
Find Support
A
cancer
diagnosis can be a daunting experience for a person and its
family. However, several highly regarded resources provide information,
education and advice to help meet the challenge and cope with each
step in the battle.
Learn more about resources for patient support