07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Nurse Practitioner Christine Siegel discusses common brain tumor symptoms like headaches and seizures and ways to manage them. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
How to Manage Common Brain Tumor Symptoms
Tips for Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Patients
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How to Determine the Best Treatment for Brain Tumor Patients
07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Neuro-oncologist Marta Penas-Prado, M.D., shares the steps she takes to determine the best treatment for a patient with a rare brain tumor. These include analyzing the available information, determining if additional testing is needed, and consulting a multidisciplinary team. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
Understanding the Impacts of a Brain or Spine Tumor
07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Senior Investigator Terri Armstrong, Ph.D., shares her research to understand the impact brain or spine tumors can have on patients. She asks patients how they feel and function with the goal to improve their experience living with the disease. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
Why Find an Expert Neurosurgeon
07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Neurosurgeon Edjah Nduom, M.D., shares why it is important for patients with a brain tumor to see a neurosurgeon with expertise treating their tumor type. He also explains the different types of neurosurgeons and questions to ask your neurosurgeon. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
How to Find Support and Seek a Second Opinion
07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Senior Investigator Terri Armstrong, Ph.D., shares why it is important for patients newly diagnosed with a brain or spine tumor to have a caregiver or support system. She also explains why getting a second opinion is important to make treatment decisions. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
Brain and Spine Tumor Treatment Advances
07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT |
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Neuro-oncologist Mark Gilbert, M.D., shares how molecular testing is enabling researchers to find more precise treatments for brain and spine tumors. These treatments include immunotherapy and synthetic lethality. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain- |
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