Question 1

dad,oscar,was told stage 4 lung cancer 2.5 wks ago. 1/3 sz brain tumor removed. 3 brain lesions. in bones&pos liver. would u cyperknife brain tomorrow?

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It depends: If you are 76, your Dad must be late 80s or early 90s.  At such an advanced age it may not be worth being so aggressive with terminal cancer that at such advanced stage means he has only few weeks to few months left. However, if his desire is to be aggressive, Cyberknife is an effective an low risk procedure and I would recommend it highly. Otherwise, hospice care is very appropriate.

Question 2

which type of cancer is it when you have a brain tumor?

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Depends: Could be primary in the brain. These can be benign or malignant. Could be spread from elsewhere.

Question 3

is a brain tumor a cancer of the neurons?

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Could be- yes: There are many kinds of brain tumors, which can arise from different types of cells.  A brain tumor can arise from any tissue within the skull, including the neurons, oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, meninges, or blood vessels.

Question 4

how is brain tumor different from brain cancer?

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Brain cancer spec: Brain cancer is a specific type of brain tumor.  Brain tumors are graded from grade 1 (benign) to grade 4 (cancer).  Hence, brain cancer is a specific sub-type of brain tumor.

Question 5

how are brain cancer and brain tumor different?

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Pathology type: Brain tumor is a generic term that includes benign, low grade and malignant brain tumors. Brain cancer refers to the malignant category. When one speaks of a brain cancer, this may be a primary (originating from the brain tissue) or metastatic (originating from cancer outside of the brain). Treatment depends on the type of cancer.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of brain tumor? or brain cancer?

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Headaches: Headache is a common symptom of brain tumors as are neurological changes including personality changes.

Question 7

who is someone with a brain tumor or with brain cancer?

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Yes: As a brain surgeon with a specialty in brain tumors, i frequently treat patients with brain tumors/cancers. However, i emphacize that the treatment is multispecialty and involves coordinated care with oncologists and radiation oncologists. This depends on the type of the tumor. Tumors may be benign, low grade or frankly malignant (cancer). Treatment and prognosis depends on tumor type.

Question 8

i wanted to know whether brain-tumor is a cancer of neuron?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Most primary brain tumors are cancers of glial cells, not of neurons, but there are somewhat unusual types of brain tumor which have neurons as part of the tumor process.  Many of these are low grade, but there can be high grade examples in some patients.

Question 9

what are the actual symptoms of a brain tumor or brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Headache, memory loss, weakness, seizures.

Question 10

can the life span of a person who has a brain tumor cancer be measured?

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Too many factors: To answer that question here. The type of tumor, tumor aggressiveness, whether its a primary brain tumor or metastasis, and other medical conditions of the patient all play into that calculus. Your neurosurgeon or oncologist may be able to give you some general guidelines.

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Dad,oscar,was told stage 4 lung cancer 2.5 wks ago. 1/3 sz brain tumor removed. 3 brain lesions. in bones&pos liver. would u cyperknife brain tomorrow?

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Which type of cancer is it when you have a brain tumor?

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Is a brain tumor a cancer of the neurons?

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How is brain tumor different from brain cancer?

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How are brain cancer and brain tumor different?

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What are the symptoms of brain tumor? or brain cancer?

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Who is someone with a brain tumor or with brain cancer?

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I wanted to know whether brain-tumor is a cancer of neuron?

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