Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or secondary (metastatic, spreading to the brain from cancer elsewhere). They can also ...

A new report published in the journal Neuro-Oncology and funded by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)finds that malignant brain tumors are the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in ...

Retrospective study finds link between blockbuster drugs and longer survival ...

Each May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder of the impact brain tumors have on individuals and families across the country and around the world. While some brain tumors are ...

When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much ...

Some brain tumors do not cause any symptoms. However, other brain tumors can cause pressure inside the skull (intracranial pressure), resulting in symptoms such as headaches and seizures. Seizures and ...

Women in America and the United Kingdom are taking legal action against Pfizer and other birth control producers after a study indicated that injectable contraceptives were found to cause brain tumors ...