Brain Tumors—Patient Version
Brain and spinal cord (also known as central nervous system, or CNS) tumors can be benign or malignant.
Explore the links on this page to learn more about the many different CNS tumor types, how they are treated, and brain cancer statistics, research, and clinical trials.
Childhood Brain Tumors
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Childhood Glioma (Including Astrocytoma)
Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of childhood glioma and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Childhood Ependymoma
Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of childhood ependymoma and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Childhood diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)
Learn about the symptoms of DIPG and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Treatment
Learn more about newly diagnosed and recurrent childhood AT/RT in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Childhood Medulloblastoma and Other Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors Treatment
Learn about treatment options for childhood medulloblastoma and other central nervous system embryonal tumors.
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Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors Treatment
Learn about the signs, tests to diagnose, and treatment of pediatric germ cell tumors in the brain in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
Learn about the symptoms of craniopharyngioma and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Additional Brain Tumor Information and Resources
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Drugs Approved for Brain Tumors
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for brain tumors. The list includes generic names and brand names.
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Neuro-Oncology Branch Brain Tumor Clinic
Learn about the Neuro-Oncology Branch Brain Tumor Clinic's approach to patient care, clinical trials and care teams.
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Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Network
NCI-CONNECT Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Network connects patients, providers, and advocates to help people with rare brain and spine tumors get better care.
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Brain Cancer and Other Central Nervous System Cancer Statistics
Find information about trends in brain cancer and other central nervous system cancers on the Cancer Stat Facts: Brain and Other Nervous System Cancer page.