Open AccessBrain tumors
Author(s) -
Laws Edward R.,
Thapar Kamal
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
ca: a cancer journal for clinicians
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 62.937
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1542-4863
pISSN - 0007-9235
DOI - 10.3322/canjclin.43.5.263
Subject(s) - medicine , brain tumor , incidence (geometry) , brain cancer , adjuvant therapy , adjuvant , oncology , cancer , pathology , physics , optics
Brain tumors are a relatively common cancer in all age groups, and the incidence of both primary and metastatic brain tumors is increasing. Fortunately, dramatic advances in methods of diagnosis, surgical technique, and adjuvant therapy have all contributed to an improved outlook for patients with brain tumors. This article reviews the classification, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors.