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A malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) tumor within the brain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Cancer • Central nervous system neoplasms

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Very common

Types of

Childhood brain tumors
Condition

Symptoms

Confusion
Nausea
Vomiting
Difficulty concentrating
Headache
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Brain tumor
Lomustine
3
4 reviews
Ceenu
Carmustine

Medical devices

Ommaya reservoir
Neuroarm
Cyberknife

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